Rhode Island § 42-61-11 - State Lottery
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§ 42-61-11. State Lottery
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-61-11
§ 42-61-11. Unclaimed prize money.
Unclaimed prize money for the prize on a winning ticket or share shall be retained by the director for the person entitled thereto for one year after the drawing in which the prize was won. If no claim is made for the money within that year, the prize money shall automatically revert to the lottery fund and the winner shall have no claim to the prize.
History of Section.
P.L. 1974, ch. 20, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 42-61-11
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 42-61-11 cover?
Section 42-61-11 ("State Lottery") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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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