42-7A-14.   Persons ineligible to be licensed by the lottery. No natural person may be licensed by the lottery or involved in lottery activities under this chapter, who:

             (1)      Has been convicted of a felony in this or any other jurisdiction, unless at least ten years have passed since satisfactory completion of the sentence or probation imposed by the court in each such felony;

             (2)      Has been found to have violated the provisions of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter;

             (3)      Has been found to have a background, including a criminal record, reputation, habits, social or business associations, or prior activities that pose a threat to the public interests of the state or to the security and integrity of the lottery; create or enhance the dangers of unsuitable, unfair, or illegal practices, methods, and activities in the conduct of gaming; or present questionable business practices and financial arrangements incidental to the conduct of lottery activities;

             (4)      Is a member of the immediate family, as defined in § 42-7A-33, of an employee of the South Dakota Lottery or of a member of the South Dakota Lottery Commission; or

             (5)      Has knowingly made a false statement of material fact to the South Dakota Lottery.

Source: SL 1987, ch 313, § 14; SL 1989, ch 368, § 6; SL 1993, ch 317, § 6.

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