(1) The lottery shall provide scratch ticket games to the public whenever the director, with the concurrence of the commission, finds it feasible and in the best interest of the state.

(2) The director shall adopt working papers for each scratch game, including, but not limited to:

(a) game name;

(b) ticket design;

(c) number of tickets;

(d) book size;

(e) security specifications;

(f) prize structure; and

(g) shipping requirements.

(3) The director shall determine the length of each scratch game. The starting date and closing date of each game shall be publicly announced.

(4) The director shall adopt rules for each scratch game, including, but not limited to:

(a) definition of winners;

(b) validation requirements;

(c) drawing eligibility;

(d) claim periods;

(e) prize restrictions; and

(f) other game-specific requirements.

(5) Game rules are subject to the concurrence of the commission.

(6) The director may conduct a grand prize event in conjunction with the scratch games. The procedures for conducting preliminary drawings and for the grand prize event shall be determined by the director, subject to 23-7-102 , MCA.

(7) The lottery shall provide a type of terminal issued game to the public whenever the director, with the concurrence of the commission, finds it feasible and in the best interest of the state.