WSR 20-03-159

PROPOSED RULES

GAMBLING COMMISSION

[Filed January 21, 2020, 1:56 p.m.]

Original Notice.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 19-21-132.

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Repealing WAC 230-05-001 Prorating or refunding fees, 230-05-005 Fees for review of gambling equipment, supplies, services or games, 230-05-010 Returned payments, 230-05-015 Two-part payment plan for license fees, 230-05-016 Exceeding license class, 230-05-017 Failing to apply for license class upgrade, 230-05-018 Partial refund of license fees if gambling receipts limit not met, 230-05-020 Charitable or nonprofit organization fees, 230-05-025 Commercial stimulant fees, 230-05-030 Fees for other businesses, 230-05-035 Individuals license fees, 230-05-102 All licensed organizations report activity quarterly beginning with the July 1, 2018, through September 30, 2018, quarter, 230-06-124 Online filing required with waivers available upon request for good cause, 230-06-150 Defining "gross gambling receipts," 230-06-170 Defining "net win," 230-07-155 Reporting annual activity for raffles, enhanced raffles, amusement games, Class A, B, or C bingo, or combination licenses, 230-07-160 Reporting annual activity for agricultural fairs, 230-09-056 Activity reports for fund raising events, 230-10-331 Activity reports for Class D and above bingo prize providers, 230-10-457 Activity reports for linked bingo prize providers, 230-13-169 Annual activity reports for commercial amusement game licensees, 230-14-284 Activity reports for punch board and pull-tab licensees, 230-15-200 Reporting card game activity, 230-15-205 Card tournament licenses, 230-16-220 Activity reports by manufacturers and distributors, and 230-11-095 Recordkeeping requirements for licensees with gross gambling receipts of fifty thousand dollars or less in their previous license year and unlicensed raffles.

Hearing Location(s): On March 12, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2101 Henderson Park Lane S.E., Olympia, WA 98501. Hearing will take place at the March commission meeting. The meeting date and time is tentative. Visit our website at www.wsgc.wa.gov about seven days prior to the meeting, select "March Commission Meeting" to confirm the hearing date, location, and start time.

Date of Intended Adoption: March 12, 2020.

Submit Written Comments to: Ashlie Laydon, P.O. Box 42400, Olympia, WA 98504-2400, email rules.coordinator@wsgc.wa.gov, fax 360-486-3624, by February 28, 2020.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Julie Anderson, phone 360-486-3453, TTY 360-486-3637, email Julie.anderson@wsgc.wa.gov, by February 8, 2020.

Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In 2017-18, the gambling commission amended its rules to simplify its reporting and licensing fee structure. All licensees have now completed the transition from the old reporting and licensing fee structure to the new reporting and licensing fee structure, thus the rules related to the old reporting and licensing fee structure are no longer relevant.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: These rules are no longer relevant and should be repealed as to avoid confusion for licensees trying to comply.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 9.46.070.

Statute Being Implemented: RCW 9.46.070.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Name of Proponent: Washington state gambling commission, governmental.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Brian Considine, Attorney, 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, 360-486-3469; Implementation: David Trujillo, Director, 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, 360-486-3512; and Enforcement: Tina Griffin, Assistant Director, 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, 360-486-3546.

A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135.

A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. A cost-benefit analysis is not required per RCW 34.05.328 (5)(a)(i), furthermore, the purpose of this proposal is to repeal rules that are no longer relevant.

The proposed rule does not impose more-than-minor costs on businesses. Following is a summary of the agency's analysis showing how costs were calculated. There is no cost associated with the repeal of these rules.

January 15, 2020

Ashlie Laydon

Rules Coordinator

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