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Oregon State Lotteries Laws
| Code Section | 461.010, et seq.; Art. XV §4 Oregon Constitution |
| Distribution of Lottery Revenue | 50% prizes; 16% expenses; 34% benefit public purpose (state lottery fund for jobs and economic development in Oregon) |
| Additional Purpose of Lottery | To provide additional moneys for public purpose of creating jobs and furthering economic development in Oregon without additional or increased taxes |
| Lottery Prize Subject to Garnishment | On prizes in excess of $600, garnishment for person in arrears on child support obligation |
| Time Limit to Claim Prize/Disposition | 1 year/remain property of lottery commission and be allocated to the benefit of the public purpose (may be exempt from 1 year redemption period if in active military service with evidence of possession of winning-then have 1 year after discharge to redeem |
| Prohibited Related Activities | Sale at greater price; sale to minors; altered/forged tickets |
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