Maine § 404. - Definitions
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 404. — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 404.. Definitions
As used in this compact, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
1. Commission. "Commission" means the Tri-state Lotto Commission created and established by this compact.
2. Concurrent legislation. "Concurrent legislation" means legislation enacted by one of the party states which is concurred in by the other party states in the form of enactments having like effect.
2-A. Electronic funds transfer. "Electronic funds transfer" means a transaction using an electronic device for the purpose of ordering, instructing or authorizing a financial institution to debit or credit an account.
3. Lotto. "Lotto" means a game of chance as prescribed by the commission.
4. (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4) Party states. "Party states" means the states of New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.
4. (TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4) Party states. "Party states" means the states of New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine and other New England states pursuant to section 402.
5. (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4) Tri-state Lotto. "Tri-state Lotto" means a combined lotto game for all member states, with common tickets, common advertising and a common prize pool.
5. (TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4) Tri-state Lotto. "Tri-state Lotto," or other such name as may be adopted by the party states, means a combined lotto game for all member states, with common tickets, common advertising and a common prize pool.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 404.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 404. cover?
Section 404. ("Definitions") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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