Sec. 12-563a. Informational materials re programs for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of chronic gamblers. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 12-563a. Informational materials re programs for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of chronic gamblers. The executive director of the Division of Special Revenue shall, within available resources, prepare and distribute informational materials designed to inform the public of the programs available for the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of compulsive gamblers in this state. The executive director shall require any person or business organization which is licensed to sell lottery tickets, operate an off-track betting system or conduct wagering on racing events or jai alai games, to display such informational materials at each licensed premise.

      (P.A. 96-212, S. 19(a), 32.)

      History: P.A. 96-212 effective July 1, 1996 (Revisors' note: Subsec. (a) of section 19 of the act concerning duties of Division of Special Revenue was codified as Sec. 12-563a, while Subsec. (b) concerning duties of Connecticut Lottery Corporation was codified separately as Sec. 12-818).

      See Sec. 12-818 re Connecticut Lottery Corporation funding mechanism for educational, prevention and treatment programs for chronic gamblers.

      See Sec. 17a-713 re chronic gamblers program operated by Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.