1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, participation by a person, firm, corporation or organization in any aspect of the state lottery in accordance with sections 313.200 to 313.350 shall not be construed to be a lottery or gift enterprise in violation of Article III, § 39 of the Constitution of Missouri.

2. The sale of lottery tickets or shares in accordance with sections 313.200 to 313.350 shall not constitute a valid reason to refuse to issue or renew or to revoke or suspend any license or permit issued under the provisions of chapter 311.

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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 313.340

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020
  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020