Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 36. Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency |
Subtitle 02. LOTTERY PROVISIONS |
Chapter 36.02.06. Claims Procedures |
Sec. 36.02.06.02. Ownership of Lottery Tickets
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A. The Agency owns a ticket that is unsold, cancelled, or validated.
B. A validly purchased lottery ticket is:
(1) Owned by the person who signed the ticket in the area designated for winners signature; or
(2) If the ticket is unsigned:
(a) A bearer instrument; and
(b) Owned by the person having physical possession of the ticket.
C. When one or more names are placed on the back of the ticket in the area designated for winners signature, each person whose name appears in that area shall:
(1) Own the ticket; and
(2) If each person satisfies the requirements of Regulation .05 of this chapter, be entitled to a portion of a prize attributable to the ticket.