House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana law to authorize the sale of lottery tickets through lottery courier services over the internet. The bill clarifies that the operation and fulfillment of lottery tickets via these courier services will not be classified as gambling or gambling by computer. It introduces a definition for "courier service" and mandates that the Louisiana Lottery Corporation's board establish a base retailer commission of 5% of gross sales, which will be reviewed and adjusted annually. Additionally, 1% of this commission will be allocated to benefit retailers who do not engage in courier sales.

The bill also outlines specific requirements for agreements between licensed retailers and courier services, including stipulations that couriers can only accept orders for tickets available at retail locations, deliver scanned images of tickets to customers, and implement age verification measures. Furthermore, couriers must maintain responsible gaming controls and can charge a service fee that is separate from the ticket price. The board is tasked with regularly reviewing and updating processes related to lottery ticket sales, and failure by retailers to comply with the established rules may lead to contract termination.

Statutes affected:
HB1074 Original: 47:9008(A)(8)