WSR 23-09-066

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

GAMBLING COMMISSION

[Filed April 19, 2023, 8:03 a.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The gambling commission (commission) is considering development of a rule (or rules) related to the requirements for problem gambling signage and other materials per RCW 9.46.071.

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: The commission is interested in exploring more explicit requirements related to the problem gambling signage and other materials to ensure that those who might have a problem gambling disorder are aware that there are avenues for getting help.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.

Process for Developing New Rule: Regular rule making.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Lisa C. McLean, Legislative and Policy Manager, P.O. Box 42400, Olympia, WA 98504-2400, phone 360-486-3454, TTY 360-486-3637, email rules.coordinator@wsgc.wa.gov, website www.wsgc.wa.gov.

April 17, 2023

Lisa C. McLean

Legislative and Policy Manager