PDFWAC 230-06-050

Review of electronic or mechanical gambling equipment.

(1) When you are required to submit gambling equipment, supplies, services, or games for our review to verify compliance with chapter 9.46 RCW and Title 230 WAC, you must pay the application deposit before we perform the review. You must also reimburse us for any additional costs of the review. All costs must be paid in full prior to the completion of the review.
(2) The gambling equipment submitted for review must be identical or substantially similar to what will be marketed, distributed, and operated in Washington. If the equipment is not sufficient for testing and review, we may require additional equipment or information.
(3) If your application is incomplete or we request additional information, you must provide us with the required items within thirty days of notification or we may administratively close your application.
(4) You can begin accepting orders for gambling equipment when you are licensed.
(5) Only gambling equipment approved by the director or director's designee is allowed in Washington except as provided under WAC 230-06-116 and 230-11-305(3).
(6) We may include security or surveillance requirements as part of gambling equipment approval.
(7) Gambling equipment must operate as approved by the director or director's designee.
(8) We may keep equipment submitted for review to allow for continued testing and training as long as the equipment remains in play in Washington. We are not liable for any damage to equipment while in our possession.
(9) If you do not agree with the director or director's designee's decision, you may file a petition for declaratory order with the commission according to RCW 34.05.240 and chapter 230-17 WAC.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 21-21-079, § 230-06-050, filed 10/18/21, effective 11/18/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070, 9.46.075, 9.46.140, 9.46.153, 9.46.210. WSR 21-16-072, § 230-06-050, filed 7/30/21, effective 8/30/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 19-11-047, § 230-06-050, filed 5/10/19, effective 6/10/19; WSR 14-09-037 (Order 696), § 230-06-050, filed 4/11/14, effective 7/1/14; WSR 07-21-116 (Order 617), § 230-06-050, filed 10/22/07, effective 1/1/08; WSR 06-17-132 (Order 601), § 230-06-050, filed 8/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]