Maine State Lotteries Laws
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| Code Section | Tit. 8 §371, et seq.; and "Tri-State Lotto" with New Hampshire and Vermont Tit. 8 §401, et seq. |
| Distribution of Lottery Revenue | 45% distributed as prizes; rest divided between expenses, General Fund, and Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund |
| Additional Purpose of Lottery | - |
| Lottery Prize Subject to Garnishment | Child support purposes |
| Time Limit to Claim Prize/Disposition | 1 year/transferred to General Fund as undedicated revenue |
| Prohibited Related Activities | Sale at greater price; sale to minor; alter or forge tickets |
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