(6) Out-of-pocket expenses and distribution of proceeds

6.1 Licensees may choose to provide reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses to bona fide members.

6.2 After the payment of all allowable expenses, the HCA must divide the remaining proceeds on a pro-rata basis to member organizations of the HCA based on the number of lottery events conducted by each member during the reporting period. Each member’s share must be reduced by the amount of shortages incurred by them.