Factors to be Considered

PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the factors the director shall consider in determining whether to issue a license. (1) In determining whether to license any person as a retail sales agent, the director shall consider the following factors: (A) The financial responsibility and security of the person and his/her business or activity; (B) The accessibility of the proposed license location; (C) The sufficiency of any existing licenses to best serve the public interest; (D) The volume of expected sales at the location; (E) The provisions for security of the lottery operation on the license premises; (F) The effect the proposed licensee will have on the overall security and efficiency of operation of the state lottery; and (G) The veracity of the information supplied in the application. AUTHORITY: section 313.220, RSMo Supp. 2014, and section 313.255, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed Sept. 4, 1985, effective Sept. 14, 1985. Amended: Filed July 15, 2014, effective Feb. 28, 2015. *Original authority: 313.220, RSMo 1985, amended 1988, 1993, 1995, 2003 and 313.255, RSMo 1985, amended 1988.