Subject of Possible Rule Making: Gambling equipment.

     Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 9.46.070.

     Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Gambling activities and the equipment used in conjunction with gambling activities must be regulated and controlled. Staff is considering amendments to rules related to gambling equipment, including, but not limited to the review and approval process, withdrawing equipment approvals, restrictions related to how equipment can function, procedures outlining how and when gambling equipment can be brought into the state, surveillance and security requirements, etc.

     Process for Developing New Rule: Interested parties can participate in the discussion of this proposed change by attending a commission meeting, or contacting Susan Newer, Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 42400, Olympia, WA 98504-2400, (360) 486-3466, e-mail Susan.Newer@wsgc.wa.gov, fax (360) 486-3625.

     Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication: [Meetings on] March 14 or 15, 2013, at the Comfort Inn, 1620 74th Avenue S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, visit www.wsgc.wa.gov on March 1 to confirm meeting location and start time; on April 11 or 12, 2013, at the Comfort Inn, 1620 74th Avenue S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, visit www.wsgc.wa.gov on April 1 to confirm meeting location and start time; and on May 9 or 10, 2013, at the Comfort Inn, 1620 74th Avenue S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, visit www.wsgc.wa.gov on May 1 to confirm meeting location and start time.

February 20, 2013

Susan Newer

Rules Coordinator