SECTIONS 8880.68-8880.72

8880.68.  Except as provided in subdivision (d), no state or localtaxes shall be imposed upon the following: (a) The sale of lottery tickets or shares of the lottery. (b) Any prize awarded by the lottery. (c) Any amount received by a prizewinner pursuant to an assignmentunder Section 8880.325. (d) This section does not prohibit the imposition of propertytaxes or license fees for any noncash prize that is awarded by thelottery.8880.69.  Preemption of Local Laws It is the intent of this Chapter that all matters related to theoperation of the Lottery as established hereby be governed solelypursuant to this Chapter and be free from regulation or legislationof local governments, including a city, city and county, or county.8880.70.  Lawful Activity Any other state or local law providing any penalty, disability,restriction, or prohibition for the possession, manufacture,transportation, distribution, advertising, or sale of any lotterytickets or shares shall not apply to the tickets or shares of theCalifornia State Lottery. A business or entity may manufacture, assemble, repair, maintain,print, or otherwise produce and transport various devices,paraphernalia, equipment, tickets, or other products which are usedin a state lottery.8880.71.  Restrictions No person shall be selected, appointed or hired to be aCommissioner, Director, deputy director, or Commission employee whohas been convicted of a felony or any gambling-related offense.8880.72.  All civil process in any action brought against theDirector, the Commission, or the Lottery and any subpoena for theproduction of Lottery records shall be served upon the Director orhis or her designated representative at the Lottery headquarters inSacramento.