Last changes
Recent amendments to the Federal Law have been made 27 November 2017 of the year. They relate to the article 20 parts 6. Part 6 was supplemented.
The winner receives a sum of money as a prize fund or other property. The payment is made by the operator of this event or another participant, who is allowed to do this. For another participant to give out the winnings, you will need to provide relevant documents.
Below are the main articles of the Federal Law:
St. 3
The article 3 are described types of lottery. The types of such events on the territory of the Russian Federation are determined by the method of holding and the territory of holding.
According to such a criterion as the methods of conducting the lottery, it can be divided into:
- Circulation;
- Dustless.
Draw lottery - a game of luck, in which the prize is drawn between the participants at the same time. It is forbidden to use more than one lottery equipment in this form, which will also contain tickets.
Под бестиражной лотереей понимается игра, in which data on the possibility of winning has already been entered at the stage of production of such tickets. Participant, who purchased this type of lottery ticket, has the right to erase hidden inscriptions and make sure that there is a prize or not.
Also, the types of draws are divided depending on the location. It can be territorial or international.. Territorial (all-Russian) held on the territory of the Russian Federation, and international - on the territories of several states, which also includes the Russian Federation on the basis of international documents.
St. 6.1
The article 6.1 describes bans, that can be identified when organizing the game. It is prohibited to hold lotteries during election campaigns. That is, the winnings cannot depend on the results of voting or other elections., directly related to the referendum. It is also prohibited to organize gambling., who are hiding under the lottery. It is prohibited to use play equipment, including slot machines.
St. 10
The article 10 describes lottery standards.
The standards include:
- Prize fund size;
- Number of deductions, which are provided for by the requirements of the event;
- List of operator obligations, which should give out the received prize fund depending on the terms of the contract;
- Irrevocable Bank Guarantee Period, which is provided in paragraph 3 of this article.
St. 13
The article 13 describes the procedure for organizing and holding the event.
To begin with, the organizers must obtain permission from the Government of the Russian Federation..
This is the federal executive body, who implements public policy. Executive power is determined by the Government of the Russian Federation. The lottery period may be up to 15 years. There is a possibility of extending this period, if the organizer wishes it.
The federal body determines, Which executive authority does the lottery belong to?. He is authorized by the Government of the Russian Federation to organize a drawing, as the open competition says.
St. 17
The article 17 describes the prize fund of the lottery. The prize fund of the drawing is formed on the basis of the proceeds from its holding. The prize fund is required exclusively for transferring the winnings to the participants, who won. The operator is prohibited from using the winnings for his own purposes. The prize fund can only be paid out, provide or transfer.
It should be noted, that in the draw lottery the prize fund is formed before the draw.
Description 138 FZ
Federal Law No. 138 "On Lotteries" defines the legal basis of state regulation. The order and type of organization is also controlled by the Federal Law. In case of violation of the law, certain persons may be subject to administrative or criminal liability. Federal law was adopted by the State Duma 17 October 2003 of the year, but approved by the Federation Council 29 December 2003 of the year.
Summary of the Federal Law:
- Description of the subject of regulation of legislation;
- Descriptions of key terms, which are used in the Federal Law 138;
- Description of the conditions of the lottery and restrictions on its conduct;
- Description of the types of deductions from the drawing to the state;
- Prize fund formation;
- Conditions for holding such an event and ensuring the security of the rights of lottery participants;
- Information about the competition;
- Conclusion of a contract after the results of the tender.
Recent changes in Law 138-FZ
Besides, the legislator gave the right to check the age of the winners when paying prizes up to 15 000 rubles. Larger prizes are only payable upon presentation of an ID.
Also, the tightening has affected the rules of transfers to persons, who carried out lottery activities in violation of Russian law.
Participation in state lotteries is beneficial to all parties. Various prizes will be awarded to the winners of the drawings. Additional funds are received in the federal budget. Social programs receive additional funding.
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