§ 23-115-102 - Legislative intent. - Arkansas Statutes

23-115-102. Legislative intent.

It is found and declared by the General Assembly that:

(1) Net proceeds of lotteries conducted under this chapter shall be used to:

(A) Fund and provide for scholarships and grants to citizens of the State of Arkansas enrolled in public and private nonprofit two-year and four-year colleges and universities located within the state; and

(B) Supplement, not supplant, nonlottery educational resources;

(2) Lotteries shall be operated and managed in a manner that:

(A) Provides continuing entertainment to the public;

(B) Maximizes revenues; and

(C) Ensures that the lotteries are operated with integrity, dignity, and adequate internal controls and free of political influence; and

(3) The Arkansas Lottery Commission shall be accountable to the General Assembly and to the public through a system of audits and reports.