# COMAR Title 36 — Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency

## Subtitle 02 — Lottery Provisions

### Chapter 06 — Claims Procedures

#### Regulation .11 Invalid or Defective Game Tickets.

*COMAR 36.02.06.11*

A. A game ticket that does not pass the validation requirements of this chapter is void and the prize may not be paid.

B. If a ticket cannot be validated:

  (1) The claim shall be denied;

  (2) The prize may not be paid; and

  (3) The Agency shall promptly notify the claimant.

C. If a player purchased a defective game ticket and the Director decides to make an adjustment, the sole remedy shall be replacement of the defective game ticket with a current game ticket of equivalent sales price from the same game type.