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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 36.02.03.02" title_num="36" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="03" heading="Retailer Obligations.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Services. A retailer shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Provide specified services for the Agency, including the sale, cashing, and issuance of lottery tickets and coupons or vouchers, as directed by the Agency;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Sell a ticket for cash only;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Sell a ticket only at the location specified on the retailer’s license.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Sell a ticket only during the hours listed in the application, or as modified after notifying the Commission, unless otherwise approved in advance by the Agency;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Exercise courteous and fair treatment to lottery players;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Sell all lottery games as directed by the Agency;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Except for those requiring submission of a claim form to the Agency, pay every winning ticket upon validation under COMAR 36.02.06;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Report to the Agency, as required by the Internal Revenue Service or the Agency, income tax information relating to a holder of a winning ticket;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Charge no fee for the issuance or cashing of checks for lottery winnings;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Display the retailer’s license in a prominent location;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>Keep playslips in stock and available to players;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>Not sell any ticket or lottery-style ticket other than those made available for sale by the Agency;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>Except for advertising already located on the retailer’s premises, obtain prior Agency approval for permanent or semi-permanent lottery advertising such as signs and billboards;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(14)">
      <text>Prominently post point-of-sale and other promotional or player-related materials supplied by the Agency;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(15)">
      <text>Free of charge, provide the latest winning game data;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(16)">
      <text>Properly manage customer data; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(17)">
      <text>Except as permitted in Regulation .12 of this chapter, not have on its premises an illegal gaming device or a slot machine as defined in Criminal Law Article, §12-301, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Care of Terminals. A retailer shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Place terminals within the retailer’s premises only on a site approved by the Agency;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Provide sufficient space for the proper operation of the terminal;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Before installation of the terminal, provide electrical requirements as prescribed in the Lottery Central System contractor pre-site form;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Participate in training approved by the Agency;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Replace ticket stock when necessary;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Provide reasonable care and security for ticket stock, tickets, and supplies;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>As specified in the operating manual and help screens for the terminal and lottery equipment, exercise due diligence in the operation, security, and care of the terminal and lottery equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Except as directed by the Agency or the Lottery Central System operator, not perform mechanical or electrical maintenance on the terminal or lottery equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>As directed by the Agency, immediately notify the Lottery Central System contractor’s technical support operations center in the event of a terminal malfunction;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>As directed by the Agency, make the terminal available for the sale and cashing of tickets;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>Except for materials that are provided by the Agency and are specifically authorized to be placed on a terminal, keep the surfaces of the terminal free and clear;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>Pay the electrical utility charges in connection with the operation of the terminal; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>Assume the cost of the repairs to the terminal, other lottery equipment, or the retailer’s property related to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Unauthorized attempts to modify or repair the terminal or other lottery equipment;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Unauthorized attempts to move the terminal or other lottery equipment; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Other damage to the terminal, lottery equipment or the retailer’s property including:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Intentional damage;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Defacement of the property; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Negligence resulting in damage to the property.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Hold Harmless. A retailer shall hold the Agency and the State of Maryland and their officials and employees, harmless from any liability arising in connection with operating and conducting ticket sales.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>