Subdivision 1. Terms defined. For the purposes of this chapter the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1995 c 254 art 1 s 97]

Subd. 3. [Repealed, 1991 c 233 s 110]

Subd. 4. [Repealed, 1991 c 233 s 110]

Subd. 5. Director. "Director" is the director of the State Lottery.

Subd. 6. [Repealed, 1991 c 233 s 110]

Subd. 7. Gross receipts. "Gross receipts" means all money received from the sale of lottery tickets less amounts transmitted to the commissioner of revenue under section 297A.65.

Subd. 8. Gross revenue. "Gross revenue" means gross receipts from the sale of lottery tickets, fees, or other money received by the director, and interest earned on money in the lottery fund.

Subd. 9. Lottery. "Lottery" is the State Lottery.

Subd. 10. Lottery procurement contract. "Lottery procurement contract" means a contract to provide lottery products, computer hardware and software used to monitor sales of lottery tickets, and lottery tickets. "Lottery procurement contract" does not include a contract to provide an annuity or prize payment agreement or materials, supplies, equipment, or services common to the ordinary operation of a state agency.

Subd. 11. Lottery retailer. "Lottery retailer" means a person with whom the director has contracted to sell lottery tickets to the public.

Subd. 12. Lottery ticket or ticket. "Lottery ticket" or "ticket" means any tangible evidence issued by the lottery to prove participation in a lottery game.

Subd. 13. Lottery vendor or vendor. "Lottery vendor" or "vendor" means a person who has entered into a contract to provide equipment, supplies, or services for the lottery. A lottery vendor does not include a lottery retailer.

History: 1989 c 334 art 3 s 1; 1991 c 233 s 102,103,109; 2000 c 418 art 1 s 44