Rules
N.D. Cent. Code § 53-12.1-13
in effect53-12.1-13. Rules
The attorney general shall adopt rules governing the operation of the lottery. The attorney
general may adopt emergency rules as necessary without the grounds otherwise required under
section 28-32-03. The attorney general shall adopt rules to address any matters necessary for
the efficient operation of the lottery or convenience of the public, including:
1. Type of retailer where a ticket may be sold;
2. Qualification for selecting a retailer and amount of application and license fees;
3. Licensing procedure;
4. Method used to sell a ticket, including a gift certificate and online play;
5. Financial responsibility of a retailer;
6. Retailer promotions;
7. Amount and method of commission to be paid to a retailer, including a special bonus
or incentive;
8. Deadline for claiming a prize by the owner of a winning ticket, however, the deadline
may not exceed one year;
9. Manner of paying a prize to the owner of a winning ticket; and
10. Setoff of a prize.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t53c12-1.pdf#nameddest=53-12p1-13Fetched: 10/16/2026
