Dominican Republic bill proposes increasing lottery shop distance limits

A bill currently before the Dominican Republic Congress proposes increasing the minimum distance required between lottery shops and community institutions from 200 to 500 meters. The proposed regulation would expand protected zones to include universities, police stations, military installations, and other government bodies. Additionally, it aims to mandate a 500-meter separation between individual lottery shops.

The legislation has sparked debate regarding existing businesses. Senator Pedro Catrain, the bill's proponent, stated that the exception for licenses granted before the construction of nearby institutions is based on the principle of