Compensation for lottery retailers set in law provision

This bill establishes fixed commission rates for lottery retailers in Minnesota, replacing the previous system with specific percentages based on ticket type. Lottery retailers will receive at least 7% of ticket sales for drawing games, 6.5% for instant games, and 2.5% of winning ticket amounts cashed at their locations. The law requires annual automatic increases to these commissions based on the Consumer Price Index for the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, effective August 1, 2026. The director of the State Lottery retains authority to set higher commission rates and must update the statutory percentages annually to reflect any adjustments made.