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07 LC 38 0376
House Bill 747
By: Representatives Cox of the 102nd, Morris of the 155th, Everson of the 106th, Carter of the 159th, Lane of the 167th, and others

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT


To amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions regarding the lottery for education, so as to provide for certain requirements regarding proof of identification prior to awarding certain lottery prizes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the lottery for education, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-27-23.1.
Prior to awarding a lottery prize in an amount greater than $500.00, the corporation, retailer, or vendor shall require the prize winner to present an identification which contains a photograph and one of the following:
(1) Proof of social security number;
(2) Valid United States passport;
(3) Foreign passport with valid visa information establishing legal entry into the United States;
(4) United States armed forces identification card; or
(5) Permanent resident card demonstrating permanent residency in the United States."

SECTION 2.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.