Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Lottery Department intends to consider amending 11VAC5-31, Licensing Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to (i) further define the process for submission of applications for licensing, (ii) clarify minimum requirements to become or maintain status as an approved retailer, and (iii) allow options for becoming a "bonded" retailer.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 58.1-4007 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: January 4, 2012.

Agency Contact: Mitch Belton, Contract and Project Coordinator, State Lottery Department, 900 East Main Street, 9th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 692-7136, FAX (804) 692-7325, or email mbelton@valottery.com.