MIÉ 8 DE ENERO DE 2025 - 16:49hs.
Minas Gerais

Council members approve creation of municipal lottery in Juiz de Fora

The City Council of Juiz de Fora, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, approved the creation of the municipal lottery through Bill 146/2024, authored by council member Tiago Bonecão (PSD). According to the substitute text, the service may be operated based on considerations of the lottery modalities provided for in federal law, with any thers not authorized by the Union being prohibited.

According to Councilman Bonecão, if the bill is approved, the revenue will be used primarily to pay premiums and the corresponding Income Tax, pay operating expenses and fund public policies of public interest, as defined by the Budget Law.

The City of Juiz de Fora is also authorized to contribute the corresponding financial amount to the Municipality's Social Security Regime (RPPS) on a monthly basis to cover the actuarial deficit.

Bonecão explains that the idea takes into account the possibility of generating significant revenues, which will be directed to priority areas.

In addition, it can stimulate local commerce through partnerships and raffles, increasing the flow of visitors and consumers to establishments in the city, which can benefit the local economy.

The text now awaits approval by the Executive Branch.

Source: GMB