Retailer Compensation

PURPOSE: This rule authorizes the director to make commission or incentive payments to retailers. (1) The director may authorize a retailer compensation program. (2) The director, at any time, may authorize a retailer incentive program. The incentive may be paid to retailers in either cash or its equivalent or merchandise. (3) To be eligible to receive compensation or participate in the incentive program for the sale of lottery tickets, a retailer must meet the following criteria: (A) Be a licensed and active lottery retailer selling lottery tickets at the incentive program’s end; (B) Be current on payment for tickets at time incentive payment or award is made; and (C) Be in compliance with the retailer agreement, all aspects of the rules of the commission, and rules of the incentive program for which compensation is offered. (4) In setting incentives for each participating retailer, the formulas used to determine individual incentives in any lottery games shall be consistent for all retailers who participate. AUTHORITY: sections 313.220 and 313.230, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed July 15, 1986, effective July 25, 1986. Amended: Filed Oct. 20, 1986, effective Oct. 30, 1986. Amended: Filed April 27, 1987, effective July 11, 1987. Amended: Filed July 15, 2014, effective Feb. 28, 2015. Amended: Filed Dec. 27, 2017, effective June 30, 2018. *Original authority: 313.220, RSMo 1985, amended 1988, 1993, 1995, 2003 and 313.230, RSMo 1985, amended 1988, 1990, 1993.