The director may make arrangements for redemption agents to perform functions, activities or services in connection with the operation of the lottery, including direct payment of prizes not exceeding five thousand dollars, as he deems advisable pursuant to this chapter and the rules promulgated under this chapter. The director may make arrangements for payment of reasonable fees for such services. Notwithstanding any other statute, such functions, activities or services constitute lawful functions, activities and services of banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions.
A.R.S. § 5-569