(1) Licensed manufacturers must obtain approval by the director or director's designee prior to selling preshuffled cards in Washington.

(2) Manufacturers must ensure quality control of the preshuffled cards to protect players or licensees. To obtain approval, manufacturers must submit in writing to us the following for our review:

(a) An overview of the product;

(b) Site security provided at the facility;

(c) Procedures utilized to ensure the preshuffled process;

(d) Procedures utilized to ensure randomness;

(e) Procedures to detect irregularities;

(f) A deposit to cover the cost of our review, which may include an on-site review to verify the above; and

(g) Identify the automated shuffling device used to preshuffle cards.

(3) Manufacturers must comply with all rules regarding preshuffled cards.

(4) 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.