Section 811.27. Payment of prizes to persons under 18 years of age

(a) If the person entitled to a prize on a winning ticket is under the age of 18 years, and the prize is $10,000 or less, the Bureau will make payment of the prize as the court may direct, to the minor, guardian or other person under 20 Pa.C.S. Chapter 51 (relating to minors).

(b) If the person entitled to a prize on a winning ticket is under the age of 18 years, and the prize exceeds $10,000, the Bureau will make payment of the prize to the person as shall have been validly appointed a guardian of the estate of the minor child as provided by appropriate court order under 20 Pa.C.S. Chapter 51.

The provisions of this § 811.27 amended December 14, 1984, effective December 15, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 4526. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (91067).

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Cross References

This section cited in 61 Pa. Code § 811.28 (relating to instant payment of prizes); 61 Pa. Code § 815.49 (relating to procedure for claiming and payment of prizes); 61 Pa. Code § 815.239 (relating to procedure for claiming and payment of prizes); 61 Pa. Code § 816.111 (relating to procedures for claiming and payment of prizes); 61 Pa. Code § 819.231 (relating to procedure for claiming and payment of prizes); 61 Pa. Code § 870.11 (relating to procedures for claiming and payment of prizes); 61 Pa. Code § 871.13 (relating to procedures for claiming and payment of Powerball prizes); 61 Pa. Code § 872.11 (relating to procedures for claiming and payment of prizes); 61 Pa. Code § 873.12 (relating to procedures for claiming and payment of prizes); 61 Pa. Code § 874.11 (relating to procedures for claiming and payment of prizes); and 61 Pa. Code § 875.11 (relating to procedures for claiming and payment of prizes).