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title: O.C.G.A. § 50-27-18. Retailer contracts not transferable or assignable; restriction on contracts and sales.
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# O.C.G.A. § 50-27-18. Retailer contracts not transferable or assignable; restriction on contracts and sales.

(a) No lottery retailer contract shall be transferable or assignable. No lottery retailer shall contract with any person for lottery goods or services except with the approval of the board.

(b) Lottery tickets and shares shall only be sold by the retailer stated on the lottery retailer certificate.

## History

Code 1981, § 50-27-18, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3173, § 2.