Rhode Island General Laws 42-61.2-4. Additional powers and duties of director and lottery division
In addition to the powers and duties set forth in § 42-61-4 and § 42-61.2-3, the director shall have the power to:
(1) Supervise and administer the operation of video lottery games and sports wagering in accordance with this chapter and with the rules and regulations of the division;
(2) Suspend or revoke upon a hearing any license issued pursuant to this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter;
(3) In compliance with the provisions of chapter 2 of Title 37, enter into contracts for the operation of a central communications system and technology providers, or any part thereof;
(4) In compliance with the provisions of chapter 2 of Title 37, enter into contracts for the provision of sports-wagering systems, facilities, and related technology necessary and/or desirable for the state-operated sports wagering to be hosted at Twin River and the Tiverton gaming facilities, including technology related to the operation of on-premises remote sports wagering, or any part thereof;
(5) In compliance with the provisions of chapter 2 of Title 37, enter into contracts for the provision of server-based gaming systems, facilities, and related technology necessary and/or desirable for the state-operated online sports wagering; and
(6) Certify monthly to the budget officer, the auditor general, the permanent joint committee on state lottery, and to the governor a full and complete statement of lottery revenues, prize disbursements, and other expenses for the preceding month; ensure that monthly financial reports are prepared providing gross monthly revenues, prize disbursements, other expenses, and net income for keno and for all other lottery operations; submit this report to the state budget officer, the auditor general, the permanent joint committee on state lottery, the legislative fiscal advisors, and the governor no later than the twentieth business day following the close of the month; at the end of each fiscal year the director shall submit an annual report based upon an accrual system of accounting that shall include a full and complete statement of lottery revenues, prize disbursements, and expenses, to the governor and the general assembly, which report shall be a public document and shall be filed with the secretary of state. The monthly report shall be prepared in a manner prescribed by the members of the revenue estimating conference.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 39, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 138, art. 61, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 234, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 236, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 4, § 4; P.L. 2019, ch. 7, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 8, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 42-61.2-4
- Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
- Joint committee: Committees including membership from both houses of teh legislature. Joint committees are usually established with narrow jurisdictions and normally lack authority to report legislation.
§ 42-61.2-4. Additional powers and duties of director and lottery division. [Effective March 1, 2024.]
In addition to the powers and duties set forth in § 42-61-4 and § 42-61.2-3, the director shall have the power to:
(1) Supervise and administer the operation of video lottery games, sports wagering, and iGaming in accordance with this chapter and with the rules and regulations of the division;
(2) Suspend or revoke upon a hearing any license issued pursuant to this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter;
(3) In compliance with the provisions of chapter 2 of Title 37, enter into contracts for the operation of a central communications system and technology providers, or any part thereof;
(4) In compliance with the provisions of chapter 2 of Title 37, enter into contracts for the provision of sports-wagering systems, facilities, and related technology necessary and/or desirable for the state-operated sports wagering to be hosted at Twin River and the Tiverton gaming facilities, including technology related to the operation of on-premises remote sports wagering, or any part thereof;
(5) In compliance with the provisions of chapter 2 of Title 37, enter into contracts for the provision of server-based gaming systems, facilities, and related technology necessary or desirable for the state-operated online sports wagering;
(6) In compliance with the provisions of chapter 2 of Title 37, enter into contracts for the provision of services and technology necessary or desirable for state-operated iGaming; and
(7) Certify monthly to the budget officer, the auditor general, the permanent joint committee on state lottery, and to the governor a full and complete statement of lottery revenues, prize disbursements, and other expenses for the preceding month; ensure that monthly financial reports are prepared providing gross monthly revenues, prize disbursements, other expenses, and net income for keno and for all other lottery operations; submit this report to the state budget officer, the auditor general, the permanent joint committee on state lottery, the legislative fiscal advisors, and the governor no later than the twentieth business day following the close of the month; at the end of each fiscal year the director shall submit an annual report based upon an accrual system of accounting that shall include a full and complete statement of lottery revenues, prize disbursements, and expenses, to the governor and the general assembly, which report shall be a public document and shall be filed with the secretary of state. The monthly report shall be prepared in a manner prescribed by the members of the revenue estimating conference.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 39, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 138, art. 61, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 234, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 236, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 4, § 4; P.L. 2019, ch. 7, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 8, § 1; P.L. 2023, ch. 135, § 4, effective March 1, 2024; P.L. 2023, ch. 158, § 4, effective March 1, 2024.