The bill amends the Arkansas Code regarding the Office of the Arkansas Lottery by conferring law enforcement authority on select employees. It introduces new provisions that establish the office's responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the lottery and outlines the director's duties, which include assigning personnel as agents to conduct investigations related to violations of lottery laws and reporting these investigations to the Attorney General and the Division of Arkansas State Police.

Additionally, the bill specifies that personnel assigned as agents will be recognized as law enforcement officers by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training and will possess statewide law enforcement authority to investigate violations of lottery-related laws and administrative rules. This expansion of authority aims to enhance the oversight and enforcement capabilities of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB231 Original - 2-13-2025 01:32 PM: 23-115-205
SB 231: 23-115-205