State Lottery - Courier Services - Licensure

SB 708 creates a licensing system for couriers who deliver lottery tickets to customers in Maryland. It allows the State Lottery Agency Director to issue licenses to couriers, enabling them to operate online systems where customers purchase tickets through the courier's app or website. Key provisions include permitting couriers to charge a transparent service fee (displayed before purchase and requiring customer consent), requiring secure handling of customer data and ticket verification, and exempting courier-agency contracts from public disclosure under Maryland's Public Information Act. This directly affects licensed couriers, lottery sales agents, and customers who use these delivery services for purchasing and claiming lottery tickets.