Sec. 2. (a) In the selection of retailers, the commission shall consider factors such as the following:
(1) Financial responsibility.
(2) Integrity.
(3) Reputation.
(4) Accessibility of the place of business or activity to the public.
(5) Security of the premises.
(6) The sufficiency of existing retailers to serve the public.
(7) Convenience.
(8) The projected volume of sales for the lottery game involved.
(b) In consideration of the factors in subsection (a), the commission may require the information it considers necessary of any person proposing to enter into a retailer's contract. However, the commission may not establish a limitation on the number of retailers and shall make every effort to include small business participation as retailers. Retailer selections shall be based on business considerations and public convenience. Retailers shall be selected without regard to political affiliation.