(1) After a winning sports tab is submitted to the sponsor and a prize is awarded, the sponsor shall cancel the tab, by whatever means chosen, and attach the cancelled tab to the sports tab card or board. A sports tab that was not sold to a participant must remain attached to the sports tab card.

(2) The sponsor shall retain a sports tab card that was used in a sports tab game for at least one year after the date of the sports event upon which the sports tab game was based.

(3) If merchandise is awarded as a prize, the sponsor shall retain proof of the purchase price of the merchandise for one year after the date of the sports event.