Bill Summaries: H783 (2017-2018 Session)

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  • Bill H 783 (2017-2018)
    Summary date: Apr 12 2017 - View summary

    Amends GS 18C-132 to make it a Class 1 misdemeanor to purchase, sell, transfer, or assign the rights to claim a lottery prize. Limits payout for prize claims made by a person who is not the lawful claimant to the amount of consideration paid by the unlawful claimant to obtain the claim. Specifies that in the case of an overpayment, the amount overpaid to the unlawful claimant is subject to the debt setoff provisions under GS 18C-134. Effective December 1, 2017.
    Courts/Judiciary, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure, Lottery and Gaming
    GS 18C

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