0640-0000 State Lottery Commission

For the operation of the state lottery commission and arts lottery; provided, that no funds shall be expended from this item for costs associated with the promotion or advertising of lottery games; provided further, that positions funded from this item shall not be subject to chapters 30 and 31 of the General Laws; provided further, that 25 per cent of the amount appropriated in this item shall be transferred quarterly from the State Lottery and Gaming Fund, established in section 35 of chapter 10 of the General Laws, to the General Fund; and provided further, that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, funds may be expended for the establishment and operation of the online lottery established in section 24 of chapter 10 of the General