WSR 15-04-041

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

[Filed January 28, 2015, 12:01 p.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Electronic raffle systems.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 9.46.070, 9.46.0277.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To authorize the use of equipment and software associated with electronic raffle systems.

Process for Developing New Rule: Interested parties can participate in the discussion of this proposed change by attending a commission meeting, or contacting the agency rules coordinator at the contact information below.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by 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.

[Meetings on] February 12 or 13, 2015, at the Red Lion Hotel Seattle Airport (tentative), 18220 International Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98188, (206) 246-5535, visit www.wsgc.wa.gov on February 1 for meeting location and start time; on March 12 or 13, 2015, at 415 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501, (360) 570-0555, visit www.wsgc.wa.gov on March 1 for meeting location and start time; and on April 9 or 10, 2015, at 415 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501, (360) 570-0555, visit www.wsgc.wa.gov on March [April] 1 for meeting location and start time.

January 28, 2015

Susan Newer

Rules Coordinator