Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 216 - Arkansas Lottery Commission
Here’s a detailed overview of Agency 216 – Arkansas Lottery Commission (Arkansas Administrative Code), current through March 2025, including its key subchapters and rules:
🎯 Major Rule Areas
1. Procurement Rules (Rule 216.00.09‑001)
Establishes policies and procedures for vendors entering contracts with the ALC, under authority of Ark. Code Ann. §§ 23‑115‑207 & 23‑115‑701.
Covers bidding (ITBs), offers, contract awards, definitions (e.g., “Major Procurement Contract”), and emergency procurements.
Includes processes for debarment, solicitation records, bid protests, and appeals (regulations.justia.com).
2. Retailer Licensing Rules
Rule 216.00.09‑002 and Rule 216.00.11‑001 / 216.00.15‑002: Define licensing requirements and operational standards for lottery retailers.
Retailers must pass background checks, submit applications, establish proper signage, adhere to communication fees, and meet integrity/security protocols.
Administrative hearings under the Arkansas APA apply to disputes and license actions (regulations.justia.com).
3. Operational Rules (Rule 216.00.10‑001)
Governs operation of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery: ensures integrity, transparency, and public trust.
Defines staff and authority roles (Director, Internal Auditor), draws procedures, prize payments, banking, auditing, trademarks, and public communications.
Outlines lottery drawing security, certified public accountant oversight, and winner information usage (law.cornell.edu).
4. Practice & Procedure (Rule 216.00.09‑003)
Establishes governance, Commission structure, membership (9 total, appointments by governor and legislature), term lengths, and quorum requirements.
Details staff roles (Director, Auditor), conflict‑of‑interest policies, meeting procedures, rulemaking process, petition rights, and declaratory orders (law.cornell.edu).
5. Claims in Contract or Tort (Rule 216.00.09‑004)
Sets procedures for claims against the ALC, including contract disputes or tort claims.
Requires actions under the APA, clarifies jurisdiction, limitations, and administrative remedy pathways (sos.arkansas.gov).
📄 Summary Table
| Subchapter | Rule Number | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| 00‑09 | .001 | Procurement & vendor relations |
| 00‑09 | .002 | Retailer licensing (pre‑2023) |
| 00‑09 | .003 | Practice & procedure, Commission governance |
| 00‑09 | .004 | Claims process vs. ALC |
| 00‑10 | .001 | Lottery operations, draws, prizes, internal controls |
| 00‑11 / 15 | .001 / .002 | Updated retailer rules (2023 amendments) |
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