(1) Chips must be of conventional size and design that maximize the integrity of the card games. Chips must be identifiable as belonging to the licensee and must:
(a) Include the house name or logo; and
(b) Denote the chip value; and
(c) Be made by a licensed manufacturer; and
(d) Be purchased from a licensed manufacturer or distributor.
(2) Nonhouse-banked card game licensees that do not charge a fee to play are exempt from subsection (1) of this section.
(3) Card game licensees must:
(a) Safeguard all chips in their possession; and
(b) Not allow any other person to buy or sell chips for use in card games on their premises.
(4) Nonhouse-banked card game licensees that charge a fee to play and have five or fewer tables may use chips without a house name or logo if the chips are identifiable as belonging to the licensee and they prominently post values of the chips in the card room.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
9.46.070. WSR 18-05-029, § 230-15-110, filed 2/9/18, effective 7/1/18; WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-110, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.]