Purpose: In addition to housekeeping changes, reporting requirements for defective punch board and pull tab games were changed to help ensure that staff are aware of all defective pull tab series. Also, the restrictions on the payout calculations of carry-over jackpot prizes and prize payouts were clarified.

Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 230-08-017, 230-30-030, 230-30-040, 230-30-045, 230-30-070, 230-30-080, and 230-30-106.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 9.46.070.

Adopted under notice filed as WSR 98-09-058 on April 17, 1998, with a publication date of May 6, 1998.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, amended 7, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, amended 7, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, amended 7, repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.

Effective Date of Rule: January 1, 1999.

July 15, 1998

Susan Arland

Public Information Officer

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-14-012, filed 6/20/97, effective 7/21/97)

WAC 230-08-017  Control of gambling equipment--Use of identification and inspection services stamps. To ensure gambling equipment is used only as authorized, manufacturers, distributors, and operators shall maintain close control over all gambling equipment in their possession. Each transfer of such equipment shall be documented by completing an invoice or other written record setting forth the information required by WAC 230-08-040. Identification and inspection services stamps obtained from the commission shall be used to identify gambling equipment and shall be permanently and conspicuously affixed to all equipment and devices designated by the commission. Once attached, identification and inspection services stamps shall not be removed, disfigured, or otherwise tampered with by any person. These stamps shall be attached and controlled in the following manner:

(1) Identification and inspection services stamps shall be attached to the following gambling equipment and devices:

(a) Punch boards and pull-tab series;

(b) Pull-tab dispensing devices;

(c) Disposable bingo cards: Provided, That this requirement applies to cards shipped for use in Washington state after December 31, 1993. All inventory on hand at the distributor and operator level at the close of business on December 31, 1993, shall be exempt from this requirement;

(d) Coin or token-activated amusement games operated at any Class A amusement game license location;

(e) Electronic bingo card daubers; and

(f) Other gambling equipment or devices, as determined by the director.

(2) Identification and inspection services stamps shall only be sold to and attached by licensed manufacturers or commission staff: Provided, That a licensed owner of controlled gambling equipment may purchase and attach stamps as outlined in subsections (7) and (8) of this section;

(3) The fee charged for identification and inspection services stamps shall be set by the commission at a level sufficient to fund regulation and control of gambling equipment. Fees shall be as set out below:

(a) Punch boards and pull-tabs:

(i) Standard - wagers fifty cents and below (([-]))- twenty-seven cents;

(ii) Standard - wagers over fifty cents - one dollar;

(iii) Progressive jackpot pull-tab series - ten dollars per series;

(iv) Pull-tab series with carry-over jackpots - one dollar;

(b) Pull-tab dispensing devices:

(i) Mechanical and electro-mechanical - twenty-seven cents:

(ii) Electronic - pull-tab dispensing devices that require initial and ongoing evaluation of electronic components or functions, such as reading encoded data on pull-tabs, accounting for income or prizes, and other functions determined by the director - one hundred dollars annually.

(c) Disposable bingo cards:

(i) Sets of individual cards or sheets of cards - twenty-seven cents;

(ii) Collations of cards - one dollar and ten cents.

(d) Coin or token-activated amusement games operated at any Class A amusement game license location - twenty-five dollars annually;

(e) Electronic bingo card daubers - ten dollars annually;

(f) Other equipment or devices - the actual cost of inspection or approval, as determined by the director.

(4) Devices that require identification and inspection services stamps to be installed annually shall have such stamps attached prior to placing any device into play and, on or before December 31 of the year preceding operation for each subsequent year: Provided, That annual identification and inspection services stamps shall be purchased and attached to electronic pull-tab dispensing devices, coin operated amusement games, and electronic bingo card daubers located in the state on December 31, 1996, prior to the operation of such devices on or after January 1, 1997.

(5) Identification stamps shall only be affixed to gambling equipment or devices in such a manner as to assure reasonable inspection without obstruction. If equipment is enclosed or packaged within protective materials, the stamps shall be readily visible for inspection without removal of any portion of the protective packaging: Provided, That when more than one device is packed in a shipping carton, this requirement shall not apply if the identification and inspection services stamp numbers of all devices contained in the carton are printed or otherwise noted on the outside of the carton. Stamps and records entry labels shall be affixed in the following manner:

(a) Punch boards - on the reverse side in an area that will not obstruct removal of punches: Provided, That if sufficient space is not available on the reverse side, the records entry labels may be wrapped around and/or partially attached to the edge of a punch board in a manner that will not obstruct display of prizes available or other information required by rules of the commission;

(b) Pull-tabs - on the face or reverse side of the flare. If placed on the face, then they must be in an area that will not obstruct prizes available or any other information required by rules of the commission;

(c) Pull-tab dispensing devices - on the outside of the main body, in an area that is not normally removed and replaced, and in a manner that will not obstruct the view of the pull-tabs available for play. The records entry labels shall not be affixed to dispensing devices and may be discarded; and

(d) Disposable bingo cards - on the packing label attached to the outside of the shipping carton. Records entry labels shall be attached to the packing slip: Provided, That when a set or collation of cards is packed in more than one shipping carton, the stamp shall be attached to carton number one and the stamp number imprinted on all remaining shipping cartons.

(6) Identification and inspection services stamps shall not be attached to gambling equipment or devices that do not comply with rules of the commission. If a piece of equipment or a device requires specific commission approval, stamps shall not be affixed prior to such approval.

(7) A licensed owner of gambling devices which require annual identifications and inspection services stamps may purchase such from the commission. The licensee shall submit the appropriate fee, along with a form provided by the commission, to obtain the stamps.

(8) A licensed owner of pull-tab dispensing devices may obtain a commission identification and inspection services stamp to replace an identification stamp affixed to a pull-tab dispensing device that has become unidentifiable due to wear. The fee for replacement of the stamp shall be as required by WAC 230-04-202 and/or 230-04-203. The operator or distributor shall furnish the following information to the commission:

(a) A copy of the invoice from the operator, distributor or manufacturer for the purchase of the dispensing device in question; or

(b) A complete description of the pull-tab dispensing device, serial number, manufacturer, and the commission stamp number previously affixed to the device, if known.

(9) Manufacturers shall maintain records that will allow accountability for all identification and inspection services stamps issued to them by the commission for at least three years after they are affixed to devices and sold. This accountability shall be by indefinite retention of unused or damaged stamps or by records as set out in WAC 230-08-025: Provided, That damaged stamps may be returned to the commission and will be replaced with serviceable stamps if they are accompanied by a detailed listing of the damaged stamps and a ten cent per stamp service charge.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (5), (6), (11), (14). 97-14-012, § 230-08-017, filed 6/20/97, effective 7/21/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.116. 96-24-007 (Order 304), § 230-08-017, filed 11/21/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 94-23-007, § 230-08-017, filed 11/3/94, effective 1/1/95; 94-01-033, § 230-08-017, filed 12/6/93, effective 1/6/94. Statutory Authority: Chapter 9.46 RCW. 91-21-053 (Order 228), § 230-08-017, filed 10/15/91, effective 11/15/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (4), (11) and (14). 89-24-002 (Order 201), § 230-08-017, filed 11/27/89, effective 12/28/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (8), (11) and (14). 88-13-060 (Order 179), § 230-08-017, filed 6/14/88.]

NOTES:

Reviser's note: RCW 34.05.395 requires the use of underlining and deletion marks to indicate amendments to existing rules, and deems ineffectual changes not filed by the agency in this manner. The bracketed material in the above section does not appear to conform to the statutory requirement.

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-14-012, filed 6/20/97, effective 7/21/97)

WAC 230-30-040  Bonus pull-tab series--Definitions--Restrictions. For purposes of this title, the following definition and requirements apply to bonus pull-tab series:

(1) Bonus pull-tab series definition - A pull-tab series that includes a predetermined number of pull-tabs which allow a player the opportunity to advance to a bonus section to determine the prize.

((What are the requirements of bonus pull tab games?))

(2) Bonus pull-tab series must comply with the following:

(a) Each flare shall clearly set out the following:

(i) All prizes available, in accordance with WAC 230-30-106;

(ii) The number of chances available to advance and win a larger prize; and

(iii) The number of winning tabs at each prize level;

(b) Only guaranteed or minimum prizes may be used in calculating the sixty percent payout required by WAC 230-30-080.

(c) The following are prohibited for use with bonus pull-tab series:

(i) Substitute flares;

(ii) Merchandise prizes; and

(iii) "Last sale" prizes.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (5), (6), (11), (14). 97-14-012, § 230-30-040, filed 6/20/97, effective 7/21/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070, 9.46.120, 9.46.0273, 9.46.310 and 34.05.313. 96-24-006 (Order 305), § 230-30-040, filed 11/21/96, effective 1/1/97.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-19-083, filed 9/16/97, effective 1/1/98)

WAC 230-30-045  Pull-tab series with carry-over jackpots--Definitions--Requirements. Operators may utilize pull-tab series that are specifically designed to include carry-over jackpots. The following definitions and requirements shall apply to these series:

((What definitions apply?))

(1) Definitions which apply to pull-tab series with carry-over jackpots:

(a) "Carry-over jackpot" means a prize pool that is composed of accumulated contribution amounts from pull-tab series which, if not won, are carried over to other pull-tab series;

(b) "Contribution amount" means the amount from each series which is added to the carry-over jackpot; and

(c) "Guaranteed prizes" means all prizes available to be won, excluding the contribution amount or carry-over jackpot;

((What are the requirements that apply to prizes and prize payout calculations?))

(2) The following requirements apply to carry-over jackpot prizes and prize payout calculations:

(a) Guaranteed prizes must be 60% or more of gross receipts available from the pull-tab series;

(b) The contribution amount for each series may not be more than five hundred dollars;

(c) The contribution amount and the method of play shall be determined by the manufacturer and disclosed on the flare;

(d) At no time shall an accumulated carry-over jackpot exceed two thousand dollars. Once it reaches this amount, the two thousand dollars accumulated carry-over jackpot shall be carried over to subsequent series until won; and

(e) The carry-over jackpot must be awarded. Failure to have sufficient funds available, or any attempt by an operator to utilize carry-over jackpots for personal or organizational purposes, shall be prima facie evidence of defrauding the players in violation of RCW 9.46.190;

(f) If the jackpot is awarded, the sum of the advance-level prize and the jackpot prize shall not exceed two thousand dollars. If the jackpot is not awarded, the sum of the advance-level prize and the consolation prize shall not exceed five hundred dollars;

((What additional requirements apply?))

(3) The following additional requirements apply to pull-tab series with carry-over jackpots:

(a) If bonus pull-tab series are used:

(i) The odds of winning the carry-over jackpot shall not exceed one winner out of ten chances, or the probability of winning the carry-over jackpot shall be .10 or higher, at the jackpot level;

(ii) There may only be one advance level on the flare;

(iii) There shall be at least one guaranteed chance to win the carry-over jackpot;

(iv) All chances that are included on the flare shall be covered in a manner that prevents determination of the concealed numbers or symbols prior to being opened by the player. If perforated windows are used, the numbers or symbols must be covered by latex, foil, or other approved means; and

(v) Standards for bonus pull-tab flares, as set forth in WAC 230-30-106, shall apply;

(b) The maximum ticket count for pull-tab series with carry-over jackpots shall be six thousand tickets; and

(c) The secondary win codes on pull-tab series with carry-over jackpots must not repeat within a three-year period;

((What operating and recordkeeping requirements apply?))

(4) The following operating and recordkeeping requirements apply to pull-tab series with carry-over jackpots:

(a) If the chances of winning the carry-over jackpot are obtained and the carry-over jackpot is not won, the series shall be removed from play within seven operating days;

(b) If a carry-over jackpot is not won prior to removing a series from play, it shall be carried over to a new series within one operating day from when the series was removed from play. The accrued contribution amounts from all previous series shall be added to the contribution amount from the new series, up to two thousand dollars;

(c) The following additional records must be maintained for pull-tab series with carry-over jackpots:

(i) For carry-over jackpots six hundred dollars and over, the winner's full name, address, and Social Security number shall be recorded on a separate form for income tax purposes;

(ii) Each pull-tab series contributing to a specific carry-over jackpot must be retained as one series. The retention period for these series shall be as required by WAC 230-30-072(3): Provided, That the retention period shall start on the last day of the month in which the carry-over jackpot was awarded rather than when the series was removed from play; and

(iii) Operators are required to maintain a separate record documenting the flow of carry-over jackpots from one game to another in a format prescribed by the commission; and

((What aspects of games must be approved prior to sale?))

(5) The director shall approve the following aspects of all pull-tab games with carry-over jackpots prior to sale in Washington state:

(a) The design, payout, method of play, and flare for each pull-tab series;

(b) The manufacturing process for the pull-tab series and flares; and

(c) The secondary win code system for the pull-tab series.

(((6) The fee charged for identification and inspection services stamps shall be set at one dollar for pull tab series with carry-over jackpots.))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (2), (11) and (14). 97-19-083, § 230-30-045, filed 9/16/97, effective 1/1/98.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-14-012, filed 6/20/97, effective 7/21/97)

WAC 230-30-070  Control of prizes--Restrictions--Bonus Prizes--Displaying--Procedures for awarding. Punch board and pull-tab prizes shall be closely controlled to ensure players are not defrauded.

((What may be awarded as a punchboard or pull tab prize?))

(1) All prizes from the operation of punch boards and pull-tabs shall be awarded in cash or in merchandise.

(((a))) No licensee shall offer to pay cash in lieu of merchandise prizes which may be won.

(((b) For purposes of this rule, the retail value of a merchandise prize shall be the amount actually paid by the licensed operator plus 50 percent of that actual cost.))

(2) Additional chances on a punch board or pull-tab game may not be awarded as a prize. Provided, That prizes may involve the opportunity to advance and win a larger prize on the same punch board or pull-tab game as set forth in subsection (4) of this section.

((What is a bonus prize?))

(3) A bonus prize is a prize offered in a bonus pull-tab game, defined in WAC 230-30-040(1). A step-up prize is a prize offered on a punch board. The awarding of these prizes involves an immediate, additional opportunity to advance to a section of the game to determine the prize.

((What additional requirements apply to the offering of bonus or step-up prizes?))

(4) On games where players advance, the bonus or step-up prizes may not be less than the highest prize available, which might otherwise have been won by the punch or pull-tab for which the opportunity was awarded. Each punch board or pull-tab game offering bonus or step-up prizes must clearly indicate on its flare the terms and conditions under which the bonus or step-up prize may be won, including the amount of the bonus or step-up prize.

((How must prizes be displayed?))

(5) The licensee shall display prizes so that a customer can easily determine which prizes are available from any particular punch board or pull-tab series or device operated or located upon the premises. In addition, the following requirements apply.

(a) Merchandise prizes shall be displayed as follows:

(i) In the immediate vicinity of the punch board or pull-tab series and in plain view;

(ii) If size or space constraints do not allow the prize to be displayed as provided in (a)(i) of this subsection, the merchandise prize may be displayed elsewhere on the premises provided that a specific reference to that actual prize is noted on the flare; or

(iii) If the merchandise prize cannot be displayed on the premises, an accurate description and/or photograph of the prize must be displayed in plain view on or immediately adjacent to the flare.

(b) Cash prizes shall be clearly represented on the prize flare;

(c) Combination cash and merchandise prizes must meet the requirements of both (a) and (b) of this subsection;

((What is the procedure for removing prizes from flares and presenting prizes to winning players?))

(6) The following procedures apply to the removal of prizes from the game flare and the presentation of prizes to winning players:

(a) Upon determination of a winner of a merchandise prize, the licensee shall immediately remove that prize from the flare and present the prize to the winner upon demand;

(b) Upon determination of a winner of any cash prize over twenty dollars, or of any merchandise prize with a retail value over twenty dollars, the licensee shall permanently and conspicuously delete all references to that prize from any flare, punch board, or pull-tab dispensing device upon which such reference may appear, and from any other list, sign, or notice which may be posted, in such a manner that all future customers will know the prize is no longer available. On step-up punch boards and bonus pull-tab games, once all opportunities in a section of the flare have been won, all references to prizes no longer available to be won must be deleted on the flare. Operators may correct an inadvertently deleted prize by noting on the flare that such prize is still available. Such reference shall be permanently and conspicuously deleted when the prize is actually awarded. Failure to permanently and conspicuously delete a prize from the flare may result in the director initiating actions to revoke a license for violation of RCW 9.46.190 (defrauding a participant). The prize shall be paid or delivered to the winner only after all reference to such prize has been deleted from the flare.

((What must I do if someone buys out a punchboard or pull tab game?))

(7) Payment of prizes. The licensee must pay or award to the customer or player playing the punch board or pull-tab series all such prizes that are required to be, but have not been, deleted from the flare when the punch board or pull-tab series is completely played out.

((What is the procedure for redemption of winning pull tabs or punches?))

(([(8)])) (8) Record of winners. When any person wins a cash prize of over twenty dollars or wins a merchandise prize with a retail value of more than twenty dollars from the play of any punch board or pull-tab series, the licensee or licensee's representative shall make a record of the win. The record of the win shall be made in the following manner:

(a) The winners shall be required to print their name and date of birth, in ink, upon the side of the winning punch or tab opposite the winning symbol(s);

(b) The licensee or their representative shall then verify the winner's identity and record the date and initial the winning punch or tab; and

(c) If the pull-tab or punch is constructed or printed in such a manner as to preclude recording the information required in (a) and (b) of this subsection in a legible manner, the licensee may record the required information on a sheet of paper not less than three inches by five inches and staple the winning tab or punch thereto.

(([(9)])) (9) Defacing winning punches or tabs. The licensee shall, within twenty-four hours after a winning pull-tab or punch ((of)) worth more than twenty dollars ((or more)) has been presented for payment, mark or perforate the winning symbols in such a manner that the pull-tab or punch cannot be presented again for payment.

((What special operating conditions apply to spindle, banded, or jar type pull tab games which award merchandise prizes only?))

(10) Spindle, banded, or "jar" type pull-tabs played in a manner which awards merchandise prizes only. Pull-tab series which award only merchandise prizes valued at no more than twenty dollars, are hereby permitted to employ schemes whereby certain predesignated pull-tabs are free or the player is otherwise reimbursed the actual cost of said pull-tabs. Flares for spindle-type pull-tabs operated in this manner shall designate the total number of pull-tabs in the series and the total number of pull-tabs designated as free or reimbursable. Free or reimbursable pull-tabs in these types of pull-tab series shall not constitute a prize or prizes nor shall moneys collected and later reimbursed constitute revenue for the purposes of determining gross gambling receipts.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (5), (6), (11), (14). 97-14-012, § 230-30-070, filed 6/20/97, effective 7/21/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070, 9.46.120, 9.46.0273, 9.46.310 and 34.05.313. 96-24-006 (Order 305), § 230-30-070, filed 11/21/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (1)-(4), (7), (8), (11), (12), (14), (20) and 9.46.110 (3), (4). 95-23-109 and 95-24-048, § 230-30-070, filed 11/22/95 and 11/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 94-23-094, § 230-30-070, filed 11/17/94, effective 1/1/95. Statutory Authority: Chapter 9.46 RCW. 91-21-053 (Order 228), § 230-30-070, filed 10/15/91, effective 11/15/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 90-24-005 (Order 218), § 230-30-070, filed 11/26/90, effective 12/27/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (11) and (14). 90-11-058, § 230-30-070, filed 5/15/90, effective 6/15/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.220(4), [34.05].230 and 9.46.070 (11) and (14). 90-05-032 (Order 205), § 230-30-070, filed 2/14/90, effective 3/17/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (11) and (14). 89-17-056 (Order 196), § 230-30-070, filed 8/15/89, effective 9/15/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46[.070] (8), (14). 87-17-052 (Order 171), § 230-30-070, filed 8/18/87. Statutory Authority: Chapter 9.46 RCW. 87-03-023 (Order 164), § 230-30-070, filed 1/13/87. Statutory Authority: RCW [9.46.]070 (1), (2) and (11) and [9.46.]110. 85-21-046 (Order 154), § 230-30-070, filed 10/14/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (8), (11) and (14). 85-03-024 (Order 142), § 230-30-070, filed 1/9/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (8) and (11). 82-01-065 and 82-03-033 (Order 115 and 116), § 230-30-070, filed 12/18/81 and 1/18/82; 81-21-033 (Order 114), § 230-30-070, filed 10/15/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070(10). 79-09-029 (Order 91), § 230-30-070, filed 8/14/79; Order 43, § 230-30-070, filed 11/28/75; Order 29, § 230-30-070, filed 1/23/75; Order 27, § 230-30-070, filed 11/15/74; Order 23, § 230-30-070, filed 9/23/74; Order 14, § 230-30-070, filed 3/27/74; Order 12, § 230-30-070, filed 2/14/74; Order 5, § 230-30-070, filed 12/19/73.]

NOTES:

Reviser's note: RCW 34.05.395 requires the use of underlining and deletion marks to indicate amendments to existing rules, and deems ineffectual changes not filed by the agency in this manner. The bracketed material in the above section does not appear to conform to the statutory requirement.

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-14-012, filed 6/20/97, effective 7/21/97)

WAC 230-30-106  Punch board and pull-tab flares restrictions--Standards--Substitute flares. The following restrictions, standards, and procedures apply to the use of flares and substitute flares:

(1) Except as set forth in subsection (6) of this section, the flare advertising prizes available from the operation of any punch board, or any series of pull-tabs(([,])), shall be made by the manufacturer only and shall not be altered by any operator or distributor;

(2) No person shall place or have out in public view more than one flare advertising the prizes available from the operation of any punch board, or from any series of pull-tabs;

(3) Flares shall be placed as follows:

(a) Only upon the upper face, or on the top of any punch board; or

(b) In plain view and in the vicinity of any pull-tab dispensing device or container. If the flare is not attached to the dispensing device or container, a numerical or alphabetical reference shall be included directly on the flare and dispensing device or container clearly indicating which flare corresponds to which series.

(4) Standards for flares:

(a) Flares must clearly set out each of the prizes available and the numbers or symbols which win each prize. For progressive jackpot series, the progressive jackpot meter board shall be considered a supplement to the flare. Reference to such shall be made on the flare;

(b) Flares must set out the winning numbers or symbols for prizes of over twenty dollars ((or more)) in cash, or merchandise worth more than twenty dollars ((or more)) at retail, in such a manner that each may be easily and clearly deleted or marked off as each prize is won and awarded. For the purposes of this subsection the retail value of a merchandise prize shall be the amount actually paid by the licensed operator plus ((50)) fifty percent of that actual cost;

(c) The cost to the player for each punch or pull-tab shall be clearly posted on the flare;

(d) The manufacturer shall clearly set out on the flare the series number assigned to that punch board or pull-tab series by the manufacturer. For pull-tab series, this number shall be clearly displayed on the face of the flare. This series number shall not be altered by the distributor or operator;

(e) The flare shall contain the Washington state identification and inspection services stamp number assigned to the board or series, as required by WAC 230-08-017;

(f) For pull-tab series, the total number of pull-tabs originally in the series shall be clearly disclosed on the face of the flare. Effective July 1, 1997, the following flares shall prominently display the ticket count in one-half inch size lettering on the flare;

(i) Any newly designed flare;

(ii) Any previously designed flare for pull-tab series with a ticket count over six thousand, which has not yet been packaged;

(g) Flares must contain the manufacturer of the board or series. A stamp, seal, or label which identifies the manufacturer may be substituted if the commission has been informed of such prior to its use.

(5) Additional standards for bonus pull-tab flares:

(a) The manufacturer shall develop and use at least twenty-five different versions of flares (face sheets) for each form number of a bonus series. Flares which contain prizes that are determined after the player receives the corresponding winning chance shall be constructed so that it is impossible to determine the prizes prior to removing the prize covering, in any manner or by any device. Face sheets shall be utilized in such a manner so as to ensure random distribution during the manufacturing and packing process;

(b) The middle or advance level shall be labeled with the term "advance section" with a minimum one-quarter inch size lettering;

(c) The top tier level shall be labeled with the term "bonus section" with a minimum one-quarter inch size lettering;

(d) The number of winners which could be awarded in the top tier level shall be clearly noted on the flare with a minimum three-eighths inch size lettering. In addition, the number of winners and the number of advances in each advance level shall be clearly displayed;

(e) All prizes for each advance and bonus level shall be clearly displayed so that only the winners within the possible combinations are shown. Where applicable, the word "or" shall be used to illustrate the possible combinations in which the bonus prizes can be won. Duplicate references to prizes shall not be shown on the flare.

(6) Substitute flares:

(a) A substitute flare may be utilized on punch boards or pull-tabs, unless otherwise restricted by commission rules, provided all the requirements of this subsection are met.

(i) Distributors may apply manufacturer-produced substitute flares to punch boards and pull-tab series;

(ii) Licensed operators or distributors may make and use substitute flares on punch boards and pull-tab series which offer merchandise or combination merchandise-cash prizes.

(iii) The responsibility for ensuring the substitute flare meets the requirements set forth in this section shall rest with the manufacturer, distributor, or operator who changes the original flare and attaches the substitute flare.

(b) Substitute flare requirements:

(i) All substitute flares must comply with the requirements of subsections (4) and (5) of this section;

(ii) All substitute flares shall have the Washington state identification and inspection services stamp number and series number assigned to the punch board or pull-tab series permanently recorded in ink on the face of the substitute flare;

(iii) The original manufacturer's flare shall be permanently defaced so it is unusable and the substitute flare shall be attached to the original manufacturer's flare so that the original Washington state identification and inspection services stamp and series number can be accessed for inspection;

(iv) For flares converted from cash prizes to combination merchandise-cash prizes, at least fifty percent of the total value of prizes offered shall be merchandise; and

(v) Substitute flares which offer merchandise, or combination merchandise-cash, must utilize numbers, not symbols, to denote winners. The winning numbers on the substitute flare shall be selected from the winning numbers on the flare made by the manufacturer, or from the optional numbers placed on the back of the board by the manufacturer. Prizes must be assigned to the winning numbers consecutively, starting with the highest value prize being assigned the lowest available winning number.

(7) In addition to prizes established by manufacturers, commercial stimulant licensees may increase prizes or add additional prizes to punch boards or pull-tab series if:

(a) Such prizes are cash or merchandise;

(b) The manufacturer's flare shall not be changed;

(c) Full details of the prizes, including requirements to qualify, shall be disclosed to players by means of an additional sign or notice that is permanently attached to the manufacturer's flare;

(d) The increase or additional prizes must be added to every prize that is within a tier or section of the flare; and

(e) Documentation regarding all additional prizes shall be stapled or otherwise permanently attached to the winning punch or pull-tab for which such a prize is awarded. Minimum documentation shall include a description of the prize awarded and the name of the winner.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (5), (6), (11), (14). 97-14-012, § 230-30-106, filed 6/20/97, effective 7/21/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (1)-(4), (7), (8), (11), (12), (14), (20) and 9.46.110 (3), (4). 95-23-109, § 230-30-106, filed 11/22/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070(8), 9.46.0325 and 9.46.070. 93-10-005 (Order 238), § 230-30-106, filed 4/21/93, effective 7/1/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (8), (11) and (14). 89-11-048 (Order 192), § 230-30-106, filed 5/16/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (11) and (14). 87-24-016 (Order 173), § 230-30-106, filed 11/23/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070(10). 79-09-029 (Order 91), § 230-30-106, filed 8/14/79; Order 43, § 230-30-106, filed 11/28/75.]

NOTES:

Reviser's note: RCW 34.05.395 requires the use of underlining and deletion marks to indicate amendments to existing rules, and deems ineffectual changes not filed by the agency in this manner. The bracketed material in the above section does not appear to conform to the statutory requirement.