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New York State Lotteries Laws
| Code Section | Tax §1600, et seq. |
| Distribution of Lottery Revenue | 40-60% for prizes depending on the game; 45-25% to state lottery fund |
| Additional Purpose of Lottery | Supplemental aid to all school children; signs must be posted to assist compulsive gamblers; special instant game in New York City to benefit anti-crime division |
| Lottery Prize Subject to Garnishment | On prizes over $600, applied against past-due support (including alimony, child or spousal support or maintenance) and against any public assistance benefits given an individual within the last 10 years (not to exceed 50% of prize) |
| Time Limit to Claim Prize/Disposition | 1 year/retained in lottery prize account to be used for special lotto or supplemental lotto prizes or for promotion purposes to supplement other games on an occasional basis |
| Prohibited Related Activities | Sale to minors (under 18) |
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