PERMANENT RULES
Date of Adoption: November 30, 1999.
Purpose: License fees have remained at the same level since November 1997. These rules increase the license fees consistent with the budget proposal that the agency put forward for this biennium and in accordance with the limitations set forth in Initiative 601. It also moves license fees listed in other rules into the license fees rules section so that all fees are addressed in one area. Fees regarding enhanced card rooms are also established in these rules.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 230-04-206 and 230-04-198; and amending WAC 230-04-202, 230-04-203, 230-04-204, and 230-04-133.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 9.46.070.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 99-21-077 on October 20, 1999, with a publication date of November 23, 1999.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 4, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 1, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 4, Repealed 2; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0. Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.
November 30, 1999
Susan Arland
Rules Coordinator
OTS-3436.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 366, filed 10/9/98, effective
11/9/98)
WAC 230-04-202
Fees--Bona fide charitable/nonprofit
organizations.
Bona fide charitable and nonprofit organizations
shall submit the following fees to the commission when applying
for gambling licenses, permits, miscellaneous changes, inspection
services, or when assessed the cost of special investigation
procedures by the commission:
LICENSE TYPE | DEFINITION | FEE | ||||
1. AMUSEMENT GAMES | (Fee based on annual gross gambling receipts) | |||||
*Class A | Premises only | $ | (( 53 |
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Class B | Up to | $ | 10,000 | $ | (( 53 |
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Class C | Up to | $ | 25,000 | $ | (( 285 |
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Class D | Up to | $ | 50,000 | $ | (( 457 |
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Class E | Over | $ | 50,000 | $ | (( 797 |
* | Allows a charitable or nonprofit organization to enter into a contract
with Class "B" or above commercial amusement game licensee to
locate and operate amusement games on their premises. |
2. BINGO GROUP |
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(Fee based on annual gross gambling receipts) |
VARIANCE * | ||||||
Class A | Up to | $ | 15,000 | $ | 1,000 | $ | (( 53 |
Class B | Up to | $ | 50,000 | $ | 1,000 | $ | (( 166 |
Class C | Up to | $ | 100,000 | $ | 2,000 | $ | (( 339 |
Class D | Up to | $ | 250,000 | $ | 4,000 | $ | (( 915 |
Class E | Up to | $ | 500,000 | $ | 8,000 | $ | (( 1,541 |
Class F | Up to | $ | 1,000,000 | $ | 15,000 | $ | (( 3,095 |
Class G | Up to | $ | 1,500,000 | $ | 23,000 | $ | (( 4,467 |
Class H | Up to | $ | 2,000,000 | $ | 30,000 | $ | (( 5,967 |
Class I | Up to | $ | 2,500,000 | $ | 38,000 | $ | (( 7,455 |
Class J | Up to | $ | 3,000,000 | $ | 45,000 | $ | (( 8,945 |
Class K | Up to | $ | 3,500,000 | $ | 53,000 | $ | (( 10,034 |
Class L | Up to | $ | 4,000,000 | $ | 60,000 | $ | (( 11,470 |
Class M and above | Over | $ | 4,000,000 | Not applicable |
(( 12,906 |
* | A licensee will be allowed a one-time variance for each license class
without having to upgrade or pay the penalties set forth in WAC 230-04-260: Provided, That a licensee utilizing the variance shall be
required to upgrade to the higher license class upon renewal. |
3. CARD GAMES |
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Class A | General (Fee to play charged) | $ | (( 571 |
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Class B | Limited card games - hearts, rummy, mahjongg, pitch, pinochle, and cribbage (Fee to play charged) | $ | (( 166 |
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Class C | Tournament only - no more than ten consecutive days per tournament | $ | (( 53 |
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Class D | General (No fee to play charged) | $ | (( 53 |
4. FUND-RAISING EVENT |
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Class A | One event - not more than 24 consecutive hours | $ | (( 339 |
Class B | One event - not more than 72 consecutive hours | $ | (( 571 |
Class C | Additional participant in joint event (not lead organization) | $ | (( 166 |
Class D | Fund-Raising Event Equipment Distributor - rents or leases, equipment for fund-raising event or recreational gaming activity for no more than ten times per year* | $ | (( 226 |
Class E | Fund-Raising Event Equipment Distributor - rents or leases equipment for fund-raising event or recreational gaming activity more than ten times per year. | $ | (( 571 |
* | Charitable and nonprofit organizations licensed to conduct fund-raising
events may rent their equipment up to four occasions during the term
of the license without getting licensed as a distributor. |
5. PUNCH BOARDS/PULL-TABS |
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(Fee based on annual gross gambling receipts) |
VARIANCE* | ||||||
Class A | Up to | $ | 50,000 | $ | 5,000 | $ | (( 544 |
Class B | Up to | $ | 100,000 | $ | 5,000 | $ | (( 971 |
Class C | Up to | $ | 200,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | (( 1,832 |
Class D | Up to | $ | 300,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | (( 2,663 |
Class E | Up to | $ | 400,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | (( 3,440 |
Class F | Up to | $ | 500,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | (( 4,153 |
Class G | Up to | $ | 600,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | (( 4,812 |
Class H | Up to | $ | 700,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | (( 5,416 |
Class I | Up to | $ | 800,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | (( 5,967 |
Class J | Up to | $ | 1,000,000 | $ | 20,000 | $ | (( 6,765 |
Class K | Up to | $ | 1,250,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ | (( 7,509 |
Class L | Up to | $ | 1,500,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ | (( 8,201 |
Class M | .Up to | $ | 1,750,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ | (( 8,771 |
Class N | Up to | $ | 2,000,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ | (( 9,290 |
Class O | Over | $ | 2,000,000 | Non- applicable |
$ | (( 10,208 |
* | A licensee will be allowed a one-time variance for each license class
without having to upgrade or pay the penalties set forth in WAC 230-04-260: Provided, That a licensee utilizing the variance shall be
required to upgrade to the higher license class upon renewal. |
6. RAFFLES |
(Fee based on annual gross gambling receipts) |
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Class A | Up to | $ | 5,000 | $ | (( 53 |
Class B | Up to | $ | 10,000 | $ | (( 166 |
Class C | Up to | $ | 25,000 | $ | (( 339 |
Class D | Up to | $ | 50,000 | $ | (( 571 |
Class E | Up to | $ | 75,000 | $ | (( 915 |
Class F | Over | $ | 75,000 | $ | (( 1,370 |
7. COMBINATION LICENSE |
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CLASS A | Allows gross gambling receipts of up to $25,000 from bingo, $7,500 from raffles, and $7,500 from amusement games, not to exceed $30,000 combined gross gambling receipts from all such activities. Allows general card games where no fee to play is charged. | $ | (( 103 |
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CLASS B | Allows gross gambling receipts of up to $60,000 from bingo, $15,000 from raffles, and $15,000 from amusement games, not to exceed $75,000 combined gross gambling receipts from all such activities. Allows general card games where no fee to play is charged. | $ | (( 268 |
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CLASS C | Allows gross gambling
receipts of up to $125,000
from bingo, $30,000 from
raffles, and $30,000 from
amusement games, not to
exceed $150,000 combined
gross gambling receipts
from all such activities.
Allows general card games
where no fee to play is
charged. |
$ | (( 619 |
8. SEPARATE PREMISES |
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BINGO | Per occasion (see WAC 230-04-300) |
$ |
26 |
9. PERMITS |
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AGRICULTURAL FAIR-BINGO |
(See WAC 230-04-191) | $ | 26 |
RECREATIONAL GAMING ACTIVITY (RGA) |
(See WAC 230-25-330 and 230-02-505) |
$ | (( 53 |
10. CHANGES |
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NAME | (See WAC 230-04-310) | $ | 26 |
LOCATION | (See WAC 230-04-320) | $ | 26 |
FRE | (Date or time) (See WAC 230-04-325) |
$ | 26 |
LICENSE CLASS | (See WAC 230-04-260) | $ | 26 |
DUPLICATE | (See WAC 230-04-290) | $ | 26 |
LICENSE |
11. SPECIAL FEES |
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INVESTIGATION | (See WAC 230-04-240) | As required | |
REPLACEMENT | (See WAC 230-08-017) | $ | 26 |
IDENTIFICATION | |||
STAMPS | |||
EXCEEDING LICENSE | (See WAC 230-04-260) | As required | |
CLASS | |||
REVIEW, | As required | ||
INSPECTION AND/ | (See WAC 230-12-315) | ||
OR EVALUATION | |||
OF EQUIPMENT, | |||
PARAPHERNALIA, | |||
SERVICES, OR | |||
SCHEMES |
12. SIX-MONTH |
(See WAC 230-04-190) |
$ |
26 |
PAYMENT PLAN |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 98-21-010 (Order 366), § 230-04-202, filed 10/9/98, effective 11/9/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070(5). 97-23-053, § 230-04-202, filed 11/17/97, effective 6/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (5), (6), (11), (14). 97-14-012, § 230-04-202, filed 6/20/97, effective 7/21/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.116. 96-24-007 (Order 304), § 230-04-202, filed 11/21/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 95-02-003 and 94-23-093 (Order 260), § 230-04-202, filed 12/22/94 and 11/17/94, effective 1/22/95 and 1/1/95.]
OTS-3438.3
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 366, filed 10/9/98, effective
11/9/98)
WAC 230-04-203
Fees -- Commercial stimulant and other
business organizations.
All persons seeking to operate gambling activities at business locations shall submit the following fees to the commission when applying for gambling licenses, permits, miscellaneous changes, inspection services, or when assessed the cost of special investigation procedures by the commission:
LICENSE TYPE |
DEFINITION |
FEE |
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1. | CARD GAMES | ||||||||||||||||
Class B | Up to five tables of limited card
games - hearts, rummy, pitch,
pinochle, (( |
$ (( 166 |
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Class C | Tournament only, no more than ten consecutive days per tournament. | $ (( |
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C-5 | Up to five tables | $ 166 | |||||||||||||||
C-10 | Up to ten tables | $ 300 | |||||||||||||||
C-15 | Up to fifteen tables | $ 500 | |||||||||||||||
Class D | General - Up to five tables (No fee to play charged) | $ (( 53 |
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Class E | *General (Fee to play charged) | ||||||||||||||||
E-1 | One table only | $ (( 398 |
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E-2 | Up to two tables | $ (( 685 |
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E-3 | Up to three tables | $ (( |
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E-4 | Up to four tables | $ (( |
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E-5 | Up to five tables | $ (( 3,440 |
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Additional tables up to a maximum of fifteen may be authorized for an additional per table fee of $1000. | |||||||||||||||||
*In addition to the above initial license fee, the commission will assess all applicants/licensees the actual costs that exceed the license fee for conducting the initial investigation and inspection, any follow-up reviews or investigations involved in the approval of activities and schemes. | |||||||||||||||||
Class F | Enhanced cardroom activities endorsement - Includes alternative fee collections (per hand; pot rake), use of player-supported jackpot schemes and increased betting limits. | ||||||||||||||||
Annual license fee | $1,500 | ||||||||||||||||
2. | CARD GAMES - HOUSE-BANKED | ||||||||||||||||
All tables within a card room operating any house-banked card game shall be licensed under this license class. | |||||||||||||||||
*Annual license fee | $6,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Per table fee (up to fifteen tables) | $1,500 | ||||||||||||||||
*The commission will assess all applicants the actual costs for conducting the initial license investigation and premises inspection. Any post licensing follow-up reviews, inspections, internal control evaluations or subsequent phases of operation shall also be charged actual costs. Licensees will be evaluated and charged for these additional authorizations/phases on an individual case by case basis. | |||||||||||||||||
(( 3. |
COMMERCIAL AMUSEMENT GAMES |
(Fee based on annual gross gambling receipts) |
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* | Class A | Premises only | ** $ (( 285/$ 130 |
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Class B | Up to $ 50,000 | $ (( 398 |
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Class C | Up to $ 100,000 | $ (( 1,024 |
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Class D | Up to $ 250,000 | $ (( 2,287 |
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Class E | Up to $ 500,000 | $ (( 4,012 |
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Class F | Up to $1,000,000 | $ (( 6,883 |
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Class G | Over $1,000,000 | $ (( 8,610 |
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* Allows a business that is qualified under WAC 230-04-138 (1)(f), (g), (h), (i), or (j) to enter into a contract with a class "B" or above commercial amusement game licensee to locate and operate amusement games upon their premises. | |||||||||||||||||
** Provides for a fee reduction of $150 when: Renewing an annual
license; applying for an additional license(s) at the same premises;
and/or applying for multiple licenses at the same premises. |
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(( 4. |
PUNCH BOARDS/ PULL-TABS |
(Fee based on annual gross gambling receipts) |
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VARIANCE* | |||||||||||||||||
Class A | Up to $ | 50,000 | $ | 5,000 | $ (( 544 |
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Class B | Up to $ | 100,000 | $ | 5,000 | $ (( 971 |
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Class C | Up to $ | 200,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ (( 1,832 |
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Class D | Up to $ | 300,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ (( 2,663 |
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Class E | Up to $ | 400,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ (( 3,440 |
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Class F | Up to $ | 500,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ (( 4,153 |
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Class G | Up to $ | 600,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ (( 4,812 |
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Class H | Up to $ | 700,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ (( 5,416 |
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Class I | Up to $ | 800,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ (( 5,967 |
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Class J | Up to $ | 1,000,000 | $ | 20,000 | $ (( 6,765 |
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Class K | Up to $ | 1,250,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ (( 7,509 |
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Class L | Up to $ | 1,500,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ (( 8,201 |
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Class M | Up to $ | 1,750,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ (( 8,771 |
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Class N | Up to $ | 2,000,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ (( 9,290 |
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Class O | Over $ 2,000,000 | Nonapplicable | $ (( 10,208 |
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* A licensee will be allowed a one-time variance for each license class
without having to upgrade or pay the penalties set forth in WAC 230-04-260: Provided, That a licensee utilizing the variance shall be
required to upgrade to the higher license class upon renewal. |
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5. | PUNCH BOARD AND PULL-TAB SERVICE BUSINESS | ||||||||||||||||
(See WAC 230-04-133) *Initial application fee | $ 206 | ||||||||||||||||
Additional associate | $ 129 | ||||||||||||||||
Renewal | $ 51 | ||||||||||||||||
*Includes up to two associates. | |||||||||||||||||
(( 6. |
DISTRIBUTOR |
(Fee based on annual gross sales of gambling related supplies and equipment) |
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(a) | Class A | Nonpunch board/pull-tab only | $ (( 571 |
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Class B | Up to $ 250,000 | $ (( 1,142 |
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Class C | Up to $ 500,000 | $ (( 1,715 |
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Class D | Up to $1,000,000 | $ (( 2,287 |
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Class E | Up to $2,500,000 | $ (( 2,977 |
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Class F | Over $2,500,000 | $ (( 3,667 |
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In addition to the annual fee, the commission will assess all applicants the actual costs incurred in conducting the investigation and inspection necessary for initial certification. | |||||||||||||||||
(b) | FUND-RAISING EVENT EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTOR |
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Class A | Rents or leases equipment for fund-raising event or recreational gaming activity up to 10 times per year. | $ (( 226 |
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Class B | Rents or leases equipment for fund-raising event or recreational gaming activity more than 10 times per year. | $ (( 571 |
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7. | GAMBLING SERVICE SUPPLIER | ||||||||||||||||
(See WAC 230-04-119) | $ 594 | ||||||||||||||||
In addition to the annual fee, the commission will assess all applicants the actual costs incurred in conducting the investigation and inspection necessary for initial certification. | |||||||||||||||||
An annual fee of $129 shall be charged for each new contract initiated by the gambling service supplier. | |||||||||||||||||
8. | LINKED BINGO PRIZE PROVIDER | ||||||||||||||||
(See WAC 230-04-126) | $ 3,815 | ||||||||||||||||
(( 9. |
MANUFACTURER |
(Fee based on annual gross sales of gambling related supplies and equipment) |
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Class A | (( |
$ (( 571 |
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Class B | Up to $ 250,000 | $ (( 1,142 |
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Class C | Up to $ 500,000 | $ (( 1,715 |
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Class D | Up to $1,000,000 | $ (( 2,287 |
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Class E | Up to $2,500,000 | $ (( 2,977 |
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Class F | Over $2,500,000 | $ (( 3,667 |
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In addition to the annual fee, the commission will assess all applicants the
actual costs incurred in conducting the investigation and inspection
necessary for initial certification, quality control inspection for additional
activities or product lines, compliance suitability evaluations, and renewal
of licenses when travel cost is incurred to complete the investigation. |
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(( 10. |
PERMITS |
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AGRICULTURAL FAIR/ SPECIAL PROPERTY BINGO |
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Class A | One location and event only (See WAC 230-04-191) | $ 26 | |||||||||||||||
Class B | Annual permit for specified different events and locations (See WAC 230-04-193) | $
(( 166 |
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RECREATIONAL GAMING ACTIVITY (RGA) |
(See WAC 230-02-505 and 230-25-330) |
$
(( 53 |
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(( 11. |
CHANGES |
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NAME | (See WAC 230-04-310) | $ 26 | |||||||||||||||
LOCATION | (See WAC 230-04-320) | $ 26 | |||||||||||||||
BUSINESS | (Same owners) | $
(( 53 |
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CLASSIFICATION | (See WAC 230-04-340) | ||||||||||||||||
LICENSE CLASS | (See WAC 230-04-260) New class fee, less previous fee paid, plus | $ 26 |
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DUPLICATE LICENSE | (See WAC 230-04-290) | $ 26 | |||||||||||||||
OWNERSHIP OF STOCK | (See WAC 230-04-340) | $
(( 53 |
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LICENSE TRANSFERS | (See WAC 230-04-125, 230-04-340, and 230-04-350) |
$
(( 53 |
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(( 12. |
SPECIAL FEES |
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INVESTIGATION | (See WAC 230-04-240) | As required | |||||||||||||||
IDENTIFICATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES STAMPS |
(See WAC 230-08-017) | As required | |||||||||||||||
QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTION FEES |
(See WAC 230-30-030) | As required | |||||||||||||||
REPLACEMENT OF IDENTIFICATION STAMPS |
(See WAC 230-30-017) | $ 26 |
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EXCEEDING LICENSE CLASS |
(See WAC 230-04-260) | As required | |||||||||||||||
REVIEW, INSPECTION AND/ OR EVALUATION OF EQUIPMENT, PARAPHERNALIA, SERVICES, OR SCHEMES |
(See WAC 230-12-315) | As required | |||||||||||||||
SPECIAL SALES PERMITS |
(See WAC 230-04-115) | As required | |||||||||||||||
(( 13. |
SIX-MONTH PAYMENT PLAN |
(See WAC 230-04-190) |
$ 26 |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 98-21-010 (Order 366), § 230-04-203, filed 10/9/98, effective 11/9/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070(5). 97-23-053, § 230-04-203, filed 11/17/97, effective 6/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (5), (6), (11), (14). 97-14-012, § 230-04-203, filed 6/20/97, effective 7/21/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.116. 96-24-007 (Order 304), § 230-04-203, filed 11/21/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 95-12-052, § 230-04-203, filed 6/2/95, effective 7/3/95; 95-02-003 and 94-23-007, § 230-04-203, filed 12/22/94 and 11/3/94, effective 1/22/95 and 1/1/95.]
OTS-3439.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 366, filed 10/9/98, effective
11/9/98)
WAC 230-04-204
Fees -- Individuals.
Individuals shall submit the following fees to the commission when applying for gambling licenses, permits, miscellaneous changes, or when assessed the cost of special investigation procedures by the commission:
LICENSE TYPE | DEFINITION | FEE | |
1. | CHARITABLE OR NONPROFIT GAMBLING MANAGER | Original | $(( |
Renewal | $(( |
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Change of Employer | $(( |
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2. | LINKED BINGO PRIZE PROVIDER REPRESENTATIVE | Original | $226 |
Renewal | $139 | ||
(( 3. |
COMMERCIAL GAMBLING MANAGER | Original | $(( |
Renewal | $(( |
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Change of Employer | $(( |
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(( 4. |
DISTRIBUTOR'S OR GAMBLING SERVICES SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE | Original | $(( |
Renewal | $(( |
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(( 5. |
MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE | Original | $(( |
Renewal | $(( |
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(( 6. |
PUBLIC CARD ROOM EMPLOYEE | CLASS A - (( |
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Original | $(( |
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Renewal | $(( |
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CLASS B - (( |
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Original, | |||
in-state | $(( |
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Original, | |||
out-of-state | $(( |
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Renewal | $(( |
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SUPPORTS CARD ROOMS HAVING SPECIAL APPROVED ACTIVITIES AS SPECIFIED IN WAC 230-04-203(1))) | Transfer/Additional Employee/Conversion/ Emergency Waiver Request |
$55 | |
(( 7. |
OTHER FEES | ||
CHANGE OF NAME | (See WAC 230-04-310) | $26 | |
DUPLICATE LICENSE | (See WAC 230-04-290) | $26 | |
(( |
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OUT-OF-STATE | (See WAC 230-04-240) | As | |
RECORDS INQUIRY | required |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 98-21-010 (Order 366), § 230-04-204, filed 10/9/98, effective 11/9/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070(5). 97-23-053, § 230-04-204, filed 11/17/97, effective 6/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.116. 96-24-007 (Order 304), § 230-04-204, filed 11/21/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 96-09-070, § 230-04-204, filed 4/16/96, effective 7/1/96; 94-23-007, § 230-04-204, filed 11/3/94, effective 1/1/95.]
OTS-3502.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 362, filed 9/23/98, effective
1/1/99)
WAC 230-04-133
Punch board and pull-tab service
business -- Registration required -- Procedures -- Restrictions.
It is in the public's interest to closely control gambling devices and records relating to the operation of a gambling activity. The commission must identify all individuals and businesses that have control over gambling devices, including punch boards and pull-tabs, and all records relating to the operation of gambling activities. Businesses that provide punch board and pull-tab record services, as defined by WAC 230-02-208, shall register with the commission and receive a permit prior to providing services to a licensee. The following procedures and restrictions apply to punch board and pull-tab service businesses:
(1) Each business seeking to register as a punch board and pull-tab service business shall submit a permit application on a form provided by the commission. Such application shall be complete in every respect, accompanied by proper fees, and signed by the applicant. The application shall include at least the following:
(a) A complete description of the services provided; and
(b) Personal and criminal history forms for all individuals involved in providing services.
(((2) Permit fees as follows:
(a) Initial application for a business (includes up to two associates)= $200;
(c) Annual renewal - Business and associates= $50.
(3))) (2) The permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed one year from the date approved.
(((4))) (3) Any changes in information provided with the
application must be submitted to the commission within thirty
days of change.
(((5))) (4) The permit becomes void and the business must
apply for a gambling service supplier license to continue
providing services if any of the conditions listed below occur:
(a) The nature of the business being provided changes to include services defined in WAC 230-02-205(1); or
(b) The combined total gross billings from providing services exceeds twenty thousand dollars during the permit period.
(((6))) (5) The permit may be revoked by the director at any
time for the following reasons:
(a) Reasons set forth in WAC 230-04-400 or RCW 9.46.075; or
(b) The permit holder has acted with gross negligence or intentionally misstated or manipulated a licensee's records or punch board/pull-tab games; or
(c) Failure to produce an operator's record or copies thereof, or punch board or pull-tab games when requested by a commission agent.
(((7))) (6) Immediately upon request, a punch board and
pull-tab service business shall provide the commission or any of
its representatives a complete list of customers and the location
where records of each are maintained.
(((8))) (7) If a punch board and pull-tab service business
or associate of such business has any interest in a licensed
manufacturer or distributor, they shall inform the commission,
any operator to which they provide services, and the manufacturer
or distributor of the relationship. The director may restrict
the manufacturer or distributor from selling punch boards or
pull-tabs to such operator.
(((9))) (8) Punch board and pull-tab service business permit
holders shall follow the records requirements of WAC 230-08-026
(1)(a), (c), (d), (2), and (3). In addition, such businesses
shall be familiar with minimum recordkeeping requirements and
availability of records for services they provide, including but
not limited to WAC 230-08-010, 230-12-010 and 230-30-072.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 98-19-130 (Order 362), § 230-04-133, filed 9/23/98, effective 1/1/99.]
OTS-3489.1
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:
WAC 230-04-206 | Fees -- Linked bingo prize providers and linked bingo prize provider representatives. |
OTS-3488.1
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:
WAC 230-04-198 | Reduction of license fees. |