(1) At the outset of fiscal year 1991, and at the outset of each biennium after fiscal year 1991, the commission shall determine by resolution the following:

(a) The total amount of moneys which may be transferred from the state lottery account to the state's general fund and to the lottery administrative account, pursuant to legislative appropriation; and

(b) The total amount of moneys which may be expended from the state lottery account for each of the following purposes:

(i) Payment of retailer compensation;

(ii) Payment of prizes (which shall not be less than forty-five percent of gross annual revenue of the lottery);

(iii) Online vendor payments;

(iv) Online telecommunications payments;

(v) Instant game vendor payments;

(vi) Promotion/advertising; and

(vii) Any other purposes required by law.

(2) The commission may amend by resolution the amounts determined under this section based on changes in the revenue stream and/or program requirements.

(3) The director may exceed approved totals when necessary for sales volume-related expenses provided that such expenditures are reported in the next regularly scheduled financial report to the commission.