WSR 98-21-010

PERMANENT RULES

GAMBLING COMMISSION

[Order 366--Filed October 9, 1998, 12:52 p.m.]



Date of Adoption: October 9, 1998.

Purpose: These rules would reduce all license fees to the levels established prior to the increase passed in November 1997, and which became effective June 30, 1998. The change would also allow the agency to refund those licensees that have paid the higher fees since June 30, 1998.

Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 230-04-202, 230-04-203, and 230-04-204.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 9.46.070.

Adopted under notice filed as WSR 98-18-009 on August 21, 1998, with a publication date of September 16, 1998.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, amended 3, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 1, amended 3, repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.

October 9, 1998

Susan Arland

Public Information Officer

OTS-2450.1

NEW SECTION



WAC 230-04-198  Reduction of license fees. (1) On November 14, 1997, the commission passed WAC 230-04-202, 230-04-203, 230-04-204, under WSR 97-23-053. These rule changes increased the licensing fees for bona fide charitable/nonprofit organizations, commercial stimulant and other business organizations, and for individuals, respectively. The increased fees set forth in these rules became effective June 30, 1998. The above license fee increases will not be implemented and shall remain at the level established prior to the increase.

(2) Any licensee or applicant that has submitted a licensing fee based on the increased license fees set forth in WAC 230-04-202, 230-04-203, and 230-04-204, filed under WSR 97-23-053, shall be reimbursed by the commission for all overpayments of licensing fees.



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OTS-2354.1

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-23-053, filed 11/17/97, effective 6/30/98)



WAC 230-04-202  Fees--Bona fide charitable/nonprofit organizations. Bona fide charitable and nonprofit organizations shall submit the following fees to the commission when applying for gambling licenses, permits, miscellaneous changes, inspection services, or when assessed the cost of special investigation procedures by the commission:



license type definition fee
1. amusement games (Fee based on annual gross gambling receipts)
.* Class A Premises only $ ((54))

52
Class B Up to $ 10,000 $ ((54))

52
Class C Up to $ 25,000 $ ((287))

276
Class D Up to $ 50,000 $ ((460))

443
Class E Over $ 50,000 $ ((803))

772



.* Allows a charitable or nonprofit organization to enter into a contract with Class "B" or above commercial amusement game licensee to locate and operate amusement games on their premises.





2. bingo
group (Fee based on annual gross gambling receipts)
Class A Up to $ 15,000 $ ((54))

52
Class B Up to $ 50,000 $ ((167))

161
Class C Up to $ 100,000 $ ((342))

329
Class D Up to $ 250,000 $ ((921))

886
Class E Up to $ 500,000 $ ((1,552))

1,492
Class F Up to $ 1,000,000 $ ((3,117))

2,996
Class G Up to $ 1,500,000 $ ((4,499))

4,324
Class H Up to $ 2,000,000 $ ((6,009))

5,776
Class I Up to $ 2,500,000 $ ((7,508))

7,216
Class J Up to $ 3,000,000 $ ((9,008))

8,658
Class K Up to $ 3,500,000 $ ((10,105))

9,712
Class L Up to $ 4,000,000 $ ((11,551))

11,102
Class M

and above

 Over $ 4,000,000 $ ((12,997))

12,492


3. card games
Class A General (Fee to play charged) $ ((575))

553
Class B Limited card games - hearts, rummy, mahjongg, pitch, pinochle, and cribbage (Fee to play charged) $ ((167))

161
Class C Tournament only - no more than ten consecutive days per tournament $ ((54))

52
Class D General (No fee to play charged) $ ((54))

52


4. fund-raising event
Class A One event - not more than 24 consecutive hours $ ((342))

329
Class B One event - not more than 72 consecutive hours $ ((575))

553
Class C Additional participant in joint event (not lead organization) $ ((167))

161
Class D Fund-Raising Event Equipment Distributor - rents or leases, equipment for fund-raising event or recreational gaming activity for no more than ten times per year.* $ ((227))

219
Class E Fund-Raising Event Equipment Distributor - rents or leases equipment for fund-raising event or recreational gaming activity more than ten times per year. $ ((575))

553

.* Charitable and nonprofit organizations licensed to conduct fund-raising events may rent their equipment up to four occasions during the term of the license without getting licensed as a distributor.





5. punch boards/pull-tabs
(Fee based on annual gross

gambling receipts)

 variance.*
Class A Up to $ 50,000 $ 5,000 $ ((548))

527
Class B Up to $ 100,000 $ 5,000 $ ((978))

940
Class C Up to $ 200,000 $ 10,000 $ ((1,845))

1,774
Class D Up to $ 300,000 $ 10,000 $ ((2,682))

2,578
Class E Up to $ 400,000 $ 10,000 $ ((3,464))

3,330
Class F Up to $ 500,000 $ 10,000 $ ((4,182))

4,020
Class G Up to $ 600,000 $ 10,000 $ ((4,846))

4,658
Class H Up to $ 700,000 $ 10,000 $ ((5,454))

5,242
Class I Up to $ 800,000 $ 10,000 $ ((6,009))

5,776
Class J Up to $ 1,000,000 $ 20,000 $ ((6,813))

6,548
Class K Up to $ 1,250,000 $ 25,000 $ ((7,562))

7,268
Class L Up to $ 1,500,000 $ 25,000 $ ((8,259))

7,938
Class M .Up to $ 1,750,000 $ 25,000 $ ((8,833))

8,490
Class N Up to $ 2,000,000 $ 25,000 $ ((9,356))

8,992
Class O Over $ 2,000,000 Non-

applicable

 $ ((10,280))

9,880

.* A licensee will be allowed a one-time variance for each license class without having to upgrade or pay the penalties set forth in WAC 230-04-260: Provided, That a licensee utilizing the variance shall be required to upgrade to the higher license class upon renewal.





6. raffles

(Fee based on annual gross

gambling receipts)
Class A Up to $ 5,000 $ ((54))

52
Class B Up to $ 10,000 $ ((167))

161
Class C Up to $ 25,000 $ ((342))

329
Class D Up to $ 50,000 $ ((575))

553
Class E Up to $ 75,000 $ ((921))

886
Class F Over $ 75,000 $ ((1,379))

1,326


7. combination license
class a Allows gross gambling receipts of up to $25,000 from bingo, $7,500 from raffles, and $7,500 from amusement games, not to exceed $30,000 combined gross gambling receipts from all such activities. Allows general card games where no fee to play is charged. $ ((104))

100
class b Allows gross gambling receipts of up to $60,000 from bingo, $15,000 from raffles, and $15,000 from amusement games, not to exceed $75,000 combined gross gambling receipts from all such activities. Allows general card games where no fee to play is charged. $ ((270))

260
class c Allows gross gambling receipts of up to $125,000 from bingo, $30,000 from raffles, and $30,000 from amusement games, not to exceed $150,000 combined gross gambling receipts from all such activities. Allows general card games where no fee to play is charged. $ ((624))

600


8. separate premises
bingo Per occasion

(see WAC 230-04-300)

$

((27))

26
9. permits
agricultural

fair-bingo

 (See WAC 230-04-191) $ ((27))

26
recreational

gaming activity

(rga)

 (See WAC 230-25-330

and 230-02-505)

 $ ((54))

52


10. changes
name (See WAC 230-04-310) $ ((27))

26
location (See WAC 230-04-320) $ ((27))

26
fre (Date or time)

(See WAC 230-04-325)

$ ((27))

26
license class (See WAC 230-04-260) $ ((27))

26
duplicate (See WAC 230-04-290) $ ((27))

26
license


11. special fees
investigation (See WAC 230-04-240) As required
replacement (See WAC 230-08-017) $ ((27))

26
identification
stamps
exceeding license (See WAC 230-04-260) As required
class
review, As required
inspection and/ (See WAC 230-12-315)
or evaluation
of equipment,
paraphernalia,
services, or
schemes


12. six-month

(See WAC 230-04-190)

$

((27))

26
payment plan





[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070(5). 97-23-053, § 230-04-202, filed 11/17/97, effective 6/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (5), (6), (11), (14). 97-14-012, § 230-04-202, filed 6/20/97, effective 7/21/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.116. 96-24-007 (Order 304), § 230-04-202, filed 11/21/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 95-02-003 and 94-23-093 (Order 260), § 230-04-202, filed 12/22/94 and 11/17/94, effective 1/22/95 and 1/1/95.]

OTS-2355.1

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-23-053, filed 11/17/97, effective 6/30/98)



WAC 230-04-203  Fees--Commercial stimulant and other business organizations. All persons seeking to operate gambling activities at business locations shall submit the following fees to the commission when applying for gambling licenses, permits, miscellaneous changes, inspection services, or when assessed the cost of special investigation procedures by the commission:





LICENSE TYPE

DEFINITION

FEE
1. card games
Class B Limited card games - hearts, rummy, pitch, pinochle, mahjongg, and/or cribbage (Fee to play charged) (($ 167))

$ 161
Class C Tournament only, no more than ten consecutive days per tournament. (($ 167))

$ 161
Class D General (No fee to play charged) (($ 54))

$ 52
Class E General (Fee to play charged)
E-1 One table only (($ 401))

$ 386
E-2 Up to two tables (($ 689))

$ 663
E-3 Up to three tables (($ 1,150))

$ 1,106
E-4 Up to four tables (($ 2,303))

$ 2,214
E-5 Up to five tables (($ 3,464))

$ 3,330


2.

commercial

amusement

games



(Fee based on annual gross

gambling receipts)
.* Class A Premises only .*.* (($ 287/$ 131))

$ 276/$ 126
Class B Up to $ 50,000 (($ 401))

$ 386
Class C Up to $ 100,000 (($ 1,032))

$ 992
Class D Up to $ 250,000 (($ 2,303))

$ 2,214
Class E Up to $ 500,000 (($ 4,041))

$ 3,884
Class F Up to $1,000,000 (($ 6,931))

$ 6,662
Class G Over $1,000,000 (($ 8,671))

$ 8,334
.* Allows a business that is qualified under WAC 230-04-138 (1)(f), (g), (h), (i), or (j) to enter into a contract with a class "B" or above commercial amusement game licensee to locate and operate amusement games upon their premises.
.*.* Provides for a fee reduction of $150 when: Renewing an annual license; applying for an additional license(s) at the same premises; and/or applying for multiple licenses at the same premises.


3.

punch boards/

pull-tabs



(Fee based on annual gross

gambling receipts)
variance.*
Class A Up to $ 50,000 $ 5,000 (($ 548))

$ 527
Class B Up to $ 100,000 $ 5,000 (($ 978))

$ 940
Class C Up to $ 200,000 $ 10,000 (($ 1,845))

$ 1,774
Class D Up to $ 300,000 $ 10,000 (($ 2,682))

$ 2,578
Class E Up to $ 400,000 $ 10,000 (($ 3,464))

$ 3,330
Class F Up to $ 500,000 $ 10,000 (($ 4,182))

$ 4,020
Class G Up to $ 600,000 $ 10,000 (($ 4,846))

$ 4,658
Class H Up to $ 700,000 $ 10,000 (($ 5,454))

$ 5,242
Class I Up to $ 800,000 $ 10,000 (($ 6,009))

$ 5,776
Class J Up to $ 1,000,000 $ 20,000 (($ 6,813))

$ 6,548
Class K Up to $ 1,250,000 $ 25,000 (($ 7,562))

$ 7,268
Class L Up to $ 1,500,000 $ 25,000 (($ 8,259))

$ 7,938
Class M Up to $ 1,750,000 $ 25,000 (($ 8,833))

$ 8,490
Class N Up to $ 2,000,000 $ 25,000 (($ 9,356))

$ 8,992
Class O Over $ 2,000,000 Nonapplicable (($10,280))

$ 9,880
.* A licensee will be allowed a one-time variance for each license class without having to upgrade or pay the penalties set forth in WAC 230-04-260: Provided, That a licensee utilizing the variance shall be required to upgrade to the higher license class upon renewal.


4.

distributor

(Fee based on annual gross sales

of gambling related supplies and

equipment)
(a) Class A Nonpunch board/pull-tab only (($ 575))

$ 553
Class B Up to $ 250,000 (($ 1,150))

$ 1,106
Class C Up to $ 500,000 (($ 1,727))

$ 1,660
Class D Up to $1,000,000 (($ 2,303))

$ 2,214
Class E Up to $2,500,000 (($ 2,998))

$ 2,882
Class F Over $2,500,000 (($ 3,693))

$ 3,550
In addition to the annual fee, the commission will assess all applicants the actual costs incurred in conducting the investigation and inspection necessary for initial certification.
(b) fund-raising

event equipment

distributor
Class A Rents or leases equipment for fund-raising event or recreational gaming activity up to 10 times per year. (($ 227))

$ 219
Class B Rents or leases equipment for fund-raising event or recreational gaming activity more than 10 times per year. (($ 575))

$ 553


5.

manufacturer

(Fee based on annual gross sales

of gambling related supplies and

equipment)
Class A Machines only (($ 575))

$ 553
Class B Up to $ 250,000 (($ 1,150))

$ 1,106
Class C Up to $ 500,000 (($ 1,727))

$ 1,660
Class D Up to $1,000,000 (($ 2,303))

$ 2,214
Class E Up to $2,500,000 (($ 2,998))

$ 2,882
Class F Over $2,500,000 (($ 3,693))

$ 3,550
In addition to the annual fee, the commission will assess all applicants the actual costs incurred in conducting the investigation and inspection necessary for initial certification, quality control inspection for additional activities or product lines, and renewal of licenses when travel cost is incurred to complete the investigation.


6.

permits


agricultural fair/

special property

bingo
Class A One location and event only

(See WAC 230-04-191)

 (($ 27))

$ 26
Class B Annual permit for specified

different events and locations

(See WAC 230-04-193)

 (($ 167))

$ 161
recreational

gaming activity

(RGA)

 (See WAC 230-02-505

and 230-25-330)

 (($ 54))

$ 52


7.

changes
name (See WAC 230-04-310) (($ 27))

$ 26
location (See WAC 230-04-320) (($ 27))

$ 26
business (Same owners) (($ 54))

$ 52
classification (See WAC 230-04-340)
license class (See WAC 230-04-260) New class fee, less previous fee paid, plus (($ 27))

$ 26
duplicate license (See WAC 230-04-290) (($ 27))

$ 26
ownership of stock (See WAC 230-04-340) (($ 54))

$ 52
license transfers (See WAC 230-04-125,

230-04-340, and

230-04-350)

 (($ 54))

$ 52


8.

special fees
investigation (See WAC 230-04-240) As required
identification and

inspection

services stamps

 (See WAC 230-08-017) As required
quality control

inspection fees

 (See WAC 230-30-030) As required
replacement of

identification

stamps

 (See WAC 230-30-017) (($ 27))

$ 26
exceeding license

class

 (See WAC 230-04-260) As required
review,

inspection and/

or evaluation

of equipment,

paraphernalia,

services, or

schemes

 (See WAC 230-12-315) As required
special sales

permits

 (See WAC 230-04-115) As required


9.

six-month

payment plan

(See WAC 230-04-190)



(($ 27))

$ 26





[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070(5). 97-23-053, § 230-04-203, filed 11/17/97, effective 6/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (5), (6), (11), (14). 97-14-012, § 230-04-203, filed 6/20/97, effective 7/21/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.116. 96-24-007 (Order 304), § 230-04-203, filed 11/21/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 95-12-052, § 230-04-203, filed 6/2/95, effective 7/3/95; 95-02-003 and 94-23-007, § 230-04-203, filed 12/22/94 and 11/3/94, effective 1/22/95 and 1/1/95.]

OTS-2356.1

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-23-053, filed 11/17/97, effective 6/30/98)



WAC 230-04-204  Fees--Individuals. Individuals shall submit the following fees to the commission when applying for gambling licenses, permits, miscellaneous changes, or when assessed the cost of special investigation procedures by the commission:
LICENSE TYPE DEFINITION FEE
1. charitable or nonprofit gambling manager Original (($167)) $161
Renewal (($81)) $78
Change of Employer (($81)) $78
2. commercial gambling manager Original (($167)) $161
Renewal (($81)) $78
Change of Employer (($81)) $78
3. distributor's or gambling services supplier representative Original (($227)) $219
Renewal (($140)) $135
4. manufacturer's representative Original (($227)) $219
Renewal (($140)) $135
5. public card room employee class a - nonkey employees:
Original (($167)) $161
Renewal (($81)) $78
class b - key employees.* as defined in wac 230-02-425:
Original,
in-state $217
Original,
out-of-state $271
Renewal $135
.* supports card rooms having special approved activities as specified in WAC 230-04-203(1)
6. other fees
change of name (See WAC 230-04-310) (($27)) $26
duplicate license (See WAC 230-04-290) (($27)) $26
replacement
out-of-state (See WAC 230-04-240) As
records inquiry required



[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070(5). 97-23-053, § 230-04-204, filed 11/17/97, effective 6/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.116. 96-24-007 (Order 304), § 230-04-204, filed 11/21/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 96-09-070, § 230-04-204, filed 4/16/96, effective 7/1/96; 94-23-007, § 230-04-204, filed 11/3/94, effective 1/1/95.]

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