The bill amends South Dakota law to increase the minimum age for purchasing a lottery ticket from eighteen to twenty-one years. Under the new provisions, it will be illegal for any lottery retailer or associated personnel to sell or offer a lottery ticket to anyone under the age of twenty-one. Violators will face penalties, with a Class 1 misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 6 felony for any subsequent offenses.

Additionally, the bill specifies that while a lottery ticket may still be given as a gift to individuals under twenty-one, any prizes won from such tickets must be paid to the winner's parent or legal guardian. This change aims to strengthen regulations surrounding lottery ticket sales and ensure that younger individuals are not participating in gambling activities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 02/05/2025: 42-7A-32