WSR 13-21-101 PROPOSED RULES WASHINGTON STATE LOTTERY [Filed October 21, 2013, 1:35 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 13-18-020.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Title 315 WAC, the lottery commission has identified technical corrections and updates to WAC 315-30-010. The lottery wishes to update this rule to include language referencing the Mega Millions draw game and Mega Millions multistate agreement.
Hearing Location(s): Washington's Lottery, 814 4th Avenue, Olympia, WA 98506, on November 26, 2013, at 0900.
Date of Intended Adoption: November 26, 2013.
Submit Written Comments to: Jana Jones, P.O. Box 43000, Olympia, WA 98506, e-mail jjones@walottery.com, fax (360) 586-1039, by November 22, 2013.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Debbie Robinson by November 26, 2013, TTY (360) 586-0933 or (360) 664-4815.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The lottery commission has identified technical corrections and updates to WAC 315-30-010. The lottery wishes to update WAC 315-30-010 to include language to add reference to the Mega Millions draw game rules and Mega Millions multistate agreement including them in the directors' authority to operate this game under current applicable draw game statutes and WAC.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 67.70.040 (1), (3).
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 67.70.040.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington state lottery commission, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Jana Jones, Washington's Lottery, (360) 664-4833; and Enforcement: Len Brudvik, Washington's Lottery, (360) 664-4742.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The only business allowed by law to sell lottery products are existing licensed lottery retailers.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328.
October 21, 2013
Jana L. Jones
Director of Legal Services
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 09-19-095, filed 9/18/09, effective 10/19/09)
WAC 315-30-010 Draw games—Authorized—Director's authority.
The commission hereby authorizes the director to operate draw games which meet the criteria set forth in this chapter. New draw games shall not be made available for sale without approval of the commission. (1) The director may contract for the development and operation of draw games, and may operate said games subject to the approval of the commission. (2) Before approving the final draw game specifications, the director shall provide the commission with a description of the proposal, and obtain approval of the proposed game concept by the commission. (3) The director shall establish and approve the final draw game specifications, as executed in working papers or software requirement specifications, including the determination of winning tickets, after presentation and approval of any new draw game proposal to the commission for a vote of the commission. (4) All draw game procedures and play criteria shall be made available to the public on the agency internet web site and upon request. (5) Mega Millions draw game shall be conducted consistent with chapter 67.70 RCW and Title 315 WAC and pursuant to the requirements of the multistate agreement, Mega Millions official game rules, Mega Millions finance and operations procedures, and Mega Millions line drawing procedures in effect at the time of this rule amendment, all of which are incorporated by this rule. A copy of the multistate agreement, Mega Millions official game rules, Mega Millions finance and operations procedures, and Mega Millions line drawing procedures can be obtained from the Lottery Commission, P.O. Box 43000, Olympia, WA 98504-3000.
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