Rhode Island § 42-61-7 - State Lottery
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 42-61-7 — State Lottery, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-61-7. State Lottery
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-61-7
§ 42-61-7. Assignment of prizes.
No right of any person to a prize drawn shall be assignable, except that payment of any prize drawn may be paid to the estate of a deceased prize winner, and except that any person pursuant to an appropriate judicial order may be paid the prize to which the winner is entitled. The director shall be discharged of all further liability upon payment of a prize pursuant to this section.
History of Section.
P.L. 1974, ch. 20, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 42-61-7
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 42-61-7 cover?
Section 42-61-7 ("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.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 42-61-7?
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