PERMANENT RULES
Effective Date of Rule: January 1, 2008.
Purpose: The commission is a nonappropriated agency. RCW 9.46.070(5) requires the commission to set fees to generate funds necessary to cover all costs of licensing and enforcement. The change increases license fees by approximately 5% beginning January 1, 2008. This increase is consistent with the limitations set forth in Initiative 601.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending 4 [WAC 230-05-020, 230-05-025, 230-05-030, and 230-05-035].
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 9.46.070.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 07-19-071 on September 17, 2007, and published October 3, 2007.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 4, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 4, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: November 20, 2007.
Susan Arland
Rules Coordinator
OTS-9827.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 606, filed 1/18/07,
effective 1/1/08)
WAC 230-05-020
Charitable or nonprofit organization
fees.
Bona fide charitable and nonprofit organizations must
pay the following fees to us when applying for gambling
licenses, permits, miscellaneous changes, or inspection
services:
1. Amusement games
License | Annual Gross Gambling Receipts | Fee | |
Class A | Premises only | $(( |
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Class B | Up to $10,000 | $(( |
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Class C | Up to $25,000 | $(( |
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Class D | Up to $50,000 | $(( |
|
Class E | Over $50,000 | $(( |
License | Annual Gross Gambling Receipts | Fee | One Time Variance* |
Class A | Up to $25,000 | $(( 58 |
$1,000 |
Class B | Up to $75,000 | $(( 185 |
$1,000 |
Class C | Up to $150,000 | $(( 380 |
$2,000 |
Class D | Up to $350,000 | $(( 1,026 |
$4,000 |
Class E | Up to $650,000 | $(( 1,732 |
$8,000 |
Class F | Up to $1,500,000 | $(( 3,486 |
$15,000 |
Class G | Up to $2,000,000 | $(( 5,028 |
$23,000 |
Class H | Up to $3,000,000 | $(( 6,722 |
$30,000 |
Class I | Up to $4,000,000 | $(( 8,400 |
$38,000 |
Class J | Up to $5,000,000 | $(( 10,078 |
$45,000 |
Class K | Up to $6,000,000 | $(( 11,306 |
$53,000 |
Class L | Up to $7,000,000 | $(( 12,922 |
$60,000 |
Class M | Up to $8,000,000 | $(( 14,542 |
$65,000 |
Class N | Up to $9,000,000 | $(( 15,818 |
$70,000 |
Class O | Up to $10,000,000 | $(( 17,454 |
$75,000 |
Class P | Up to $11,000,000 | $(( 19,090 |
$80,000 |
Class Q | Up to $12,000,000 | $(( 22,908 |
$85,000 |
Class R | Up to $13,000,000 | $(( 26,180 |
$90,000 |
Class S | Up to $14,000,000 | $(( 29,454 |
$95,000 |
*See chapter 230-06 WAC, Exceeding license class. |
License | Description | Fee |
Class A | Nonhouse-banked - fee to play | $(( 641 |
Class B | Limited card games - hearts, rummy, pitch, pinochle, and cribbage - fee to play | $(( 185 |
Class C | Tournament only - no more than thirty consecutive days per tournament | $(( 58 |
Class D | Nonhouse-banked - no fee to play | $(( 58 |
License | Description | Fee |
Class A | One event - not more than 24 consecutive hours | |
First time applicant | $(( 380 |
|
Previously licensed applicant | $(( 223 |
|
Class B | One event - not more than 72 consecutive hours | |
First time applicant | $(( 641 |
|
Previously licensed applicant | $(( 393 |
|
Class C | Additional participant in joint event - not lead organization | $(( 185 |
Class D | Limited fund-raising event - one event - not more than six consecutive hours | |
First time applicant | $(( 167 |
|
Previously licensed applicant | $(( 111 |
|
Class E | Fund-raising event equipment distributor - rents or leases equipment no more than ten times per year | $(( 253 |
Class F | Fund-raising event equipment distributor - rents or leases equipment more than ten times per year | $(( 641 |
License | Annual Gross Gambling Receipts | Fee | One Time Variance* |
Class A | Up to $50,000 | $(( 611 |
$5,000 |
Class B | Up to $100,000 | $(( 1,090 |
$5,000 |
Class C | Up to $200,000 | $(( 2,062 |
$10,000 |
Class D | Up to $300,000 | $(( 2,998 |
$10,000 |
Class E | Up to $400,000 | $(( 3,874 |
$10,000 |
Class F | Up to $500,000 | $(( 4,676 |
$10,000 |
Class G | Up to $600,000 | $(( 5,420 |
$10,000 |
Class H | Up to $700,000 | $(( 6,100 |
$10,000 |
Class I | Up to $800,000 | $(( 6,722 |
$10,000 |
Class J | Up to $1,000,000 | $(( 7,620 |
$20,000 |
Class K | Up to $1,250,000 | $(( 8,460 |
$25,000 |
Class L | Up to $1,500,000 | $(( 9,240 |
$25,000 |
Class M | Up to $1,750,000 | $(( 9,880 |
$25,000 |
Class N | Up to $2,000,000 | $(( 10,466 |
$25,000 |
Class O | Up to $2,500,000 | $(( 11,500 |
$30,000 |
Class P | Up to $3,000,000 | $(( 12,218 |
$35,000 |
Class Q | Up to $4,000,000 | $(( 14,400 |
$40,000 |
Class R | Up to $5,000,000 | $(( 16,362 |
$50,000 |
Class S | Up to $6,000,000 | $(( 18,544 |
$60,000 |
Class T | Up to $7,000,000 | $(( 20,728 |
$70,000 |
Class U | Up to $8,000,000 | $(( 22,908 |
$80,000 |
Class V | Over $8,000,000 | $(( 25,090 |
$80,000 |
*See chapter 230-06 WAC, Exceeding license class. |
License | Annual Gross Gambling Receipts | Fee |
Class A | Up to $5,000 | $(( 58 |
Class B | Up to $10,000 | $(( 185 |
Class C | Up to $25,000 | $(( 380 |
Class D | Up to $50,000 | $(( 641 |
Class E | Up to $75,000 | $(( 1,026 |
Class F | Over $75,000 | $(( 1,540 |
License | Description | Fee | |
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 Class D card games. | $(( 115 |
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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 Class D card games. | $(( 300 |
|
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 Class D card games. | $(( 696 |
Once annually | $(( 27 |
Recreational gaming activity | $(( 58 |
Type | Fee |
Name | $(( 27 |
Location | $(( 27 |
Fund-raising event date or time | $(( 27 |
License class | $(( 27 |
Duplicate license | $(( 27 |
Type | Fee |
Replacement identification stamps | $(( 27 |
Failing to apply for license class upgrade | Up to fifty percent of the difference between our fees for the licensee's present license class and the new license class or one thousand dollars, whichever is less, plus $26 |
Review, inspection and/or evaluation of equipment, paraphernalia, services, or schemes | Deposit and fees as required |
Annual participation | $(( 27 |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 07-03-082 (Order 606), § 230-05-020, filed 1/18/07, effective 1/1/08; 06-07-157 (Order 457), § 230-05-020, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]
1. Card games - Nonhouse-banked
License | Description | Fee |
Class B | Up to five tables of limited card games - hearts, rummy, pitch, pinochle, and/or cribbage - fee to play | $(( 189 |
Class C | Tournament only, no more than thirty consecutive days per tournament | |
C-5 | Up to five tables | $(( 189 |
C-10 | Up to ten tables | $(( 346 |
C-15 | Up to fifteen tables | $(( 576 |
Class D | Up to five tables - no fee to play | $(( 59 |
Class E | Fee to play | |
E-1 | One table only | $(( 460 |
E-2 | Up to two tables | $(( 792 |
E-3 | Up to three tables | $(( 1,318 |
E-4 | Up to four tables | $(( 2,644 |
E-5 | Up to five tables | $(( 3,980 |
Additional tables | Per table - up to a maximum of fifteen | $(( 1,152 |
Class F | Endorsement/upgrade of Class E includes permission to use alternative fee collections and use of player-supported jackpots | $(( 1,732 |
All tables within a card room operating any house-banked
card game must be licensed under this license class.
License | Fee | |
Annual | $(( 6,944 |
|
Additional fee per table - up to fifteen tables | $(( 1,732 |
License | Annual Gross Gambling Receipts | Fee | One Time Variance* |
Class A | Up to $50,000 | $(( 628 |
$5,000 |
Class B | Up to $100,000 | $(( 1,122 |
$5,000 |
Class C | Up to $200,000 | $(( 2,116 |
$10,000 |
Class D | Up to $300,000 | $(( |
$10,000 |
Class E | Up to $400,000 | $(( |
$10,000 |
Class F | Up to $500,000 | $(( |
$10,000 |
Class G | Up to $600,000 | $(( |
$10,000 |
Class H | Up to $700,000 | $(( |
$10,000 |
Class I | Up to $800,000 | $(( |
$10,000 |
Class J | Up to $1,000,000 | $(( |
$20,000 |
Class K | Up to $1,250,000 | $(( |
$25,000 |
Class L | Up to $1,500,000 | $(( |
$25,000 |
Class M | Up to $1,750,000 | $(( |
$25,000 |
Class N | Up to $2,000,000 | $(( |
$25,000 |
Class O | Up to $2,500,000 | $(( |
$30,000 |
Class P | Up to $3,000,000 | $(( |
$35,000 |
Class Q | Up to $4,000,000 | $(( |
$40,000 |
Class R | Up to $5,000,000 | $(( |
$50,000 |
Class S | Up to $6,000,000 | $(( |
$60,000 |
Class T | Up to $7,000,000 | $(( |
$70,000 |
Class U | Up to $8,000,000 | $(( |
$80,000 |
Class V | Over $8,000,000 | $(( |
$80,000 |
*See chapter 230-06 WAC, Exceeding license class. |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 07-03-082 (Order 606), § 230-05-025, filed 1/18/07, effective 1/1/08; 06-07-157 (Order 457), § 230-05-025, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]
1. Commercial amusement games
License | Annual Gross Gambling Receipts | Fee |
Class A | Premises only | *$(( |
Class B | Up to $50,000 | $(( 460 |
Class C | Up to $100,000 | $(( 1,184 |
Class D | Up to $250,000 | $(( 2,644 |
Class E | Up to $500,000 | $(( 4,640 |
Class F | Up to $1,000,000 | $(( 7,968 |
Class G | Over $1,000,000 | $(( 9,970 |
*We reduce the license fee by $(( |
License | Annual Gross Sales | Fee |
Class A | Nonpunch board/pull-tab only | $(( 659 |
Class B | Up to $250,000 | $(( |
Class C | Up to $500,000 | $(( |
Class D | Up to $1,000,000 | $(( |
Class E | Up to $2,500,000 | $(( |
Class F | Over $2,500,000 | $(( |
License | Description | Fee |
Class A | Rents or leases equipment for fund-raising event or recreational gaming activity up to 10 times per year. | $(( 260 |
Class B | Rents or leases equipment for fund-raising event or recreational gaming activity more than 10 times per year. | $(( 659 |
License | Fee | |
Annual | $(( 687 |
|
Financing, consulting, and management contract review | $(( 143 |
License | Fee | |
Annual | $(( 4,414 |
License | Annual Gross Sales | Fee |
Class A | Pull-tab dispensing devices only | $(( 659 |
Class B | Up to $250,000 | $(( 1,318 |
Class C | Up to $500,000 | $(( 1,980 |
Class D | Up to $1,000,000 | $(( |
Class E | Up to $2,500,000 | $(( |
Class F | Over $2,500,000 | $(( |
Type | Description | Fee |
Agricultural fair | One location and event only | $(( 27 |
Agricultural fair annual permit | Annual permit for specified different events and locations | $(( 189 |
Recreational gaming activity | $(( 59 |
|
Manufacturer's special sales permit | $211 | |
Punch board and pull-tab service business permit | Initial application fee | $(( 236 |
Punch board and pull-tab service business permit | Renewal | $(( 56 |
Application | Description | Fee |
Name | $(( 27 |
|
Location | $(( 27 |
|
Business classification | Same owners | $(( 59 |
Exceeding license class | New class fee, less previous fee paid, plus | $(( 27 |
Duplicate license | $(( 27 |
|
Corporate stock/limited liability company shares/units | $(( 59 |
|
License transfers | $(( 59 |
Type | Fee |
Defective punch board/pull-tab cost recovery fees | Up to $100 |
Failing to apply for license class upgrade | Up to fifty percent of the
difference between our fees for
the licensee's present license
class and the new license class
or one thousand dollars,
whichever is less, plus $(( |
Review of gambling equipment, supplies, services, or games | Cost reimbursement |
Type | Fee | ||
(a) Punch boards and pull-tabs | |||
(i) Standard | Wagers fifty cents and below | $(( .28 |
|
Wagers over fifty cents | $(( 1.11 |
||
(ii) Progressive jackpot pull-tab series | Per series | $(( 11.19 |
|
(iii) Pull-tab series with carry-over jackpots | Per series | $(( 1.11 |
|
(b) Pull-tab dispensing devices | |||
(i) Mechanical and electro-mechanical | $(( .28 |
||
(ii) Electronic | Dispensing devices that require initial and ongoing evaluation of electronic components or functions, such as reading encoded data on pull-tabs, accounting for income or prizes | $(( 112.04 annually |
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Replacement of identification stamps | $26 | ||
(c) Disposable bingo cards | |||
(i) Single game sets of individual cards or sheets of cards | $(( .28 |
||
(ii) Multigame card packets | $(( 1.22 |
||
(iii) Cards used to play for linked bingo prizes | Fee per 250 cards | $(( .44 |
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(iv) Cards used to play for linked bingo prizes | Fee per 5,000 cards | $(( 8.96 |
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(d) Coin or token-activated amusement games | |||
Annually - operated at any Class A amusement game license location | $(( |
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(e) Electronic bingo card daubers | |||
Annual | $(( |
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(f) Electronic card facsimile table | |||
Annual | $(( |
Annual participation | $(( 27 |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 07-03-082 (Order 606), § 230-05-030, filed 1/18/07, effective 1/1/08; 06-07-157 (Order 457), § 230-05-030, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]
1. Charitable or nonprofit gambling manager
License | Fee | |
Original | $(( 185 |
|
Renewal | $(( 88 |
|
Change of employer | $(( 88 |
License | Fee | |
Original | $(( 260 |
|
Renewal | $(( 158 |
License | Fee | |
Original | $(( 189 |
|
Renewal | $(( 90 |
|
Change of employer | $(( 90 |
License | Fee | |
Original | $(( 260 |
|
Renewal | $(( 158 |
License | Fee | |
Original | $(( 260 |
|
Renewal | $(( 158 |
License | Fee | |
Class A - Performs card room employee duties in a Class E card room | ||
Original | $(( 189 |
|
Renewal | $(( 90 |
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Class B - Performs card room employee duties in enhanced and house-banked card rooms | ||
Original, in-state | $(( 258 |
|
Original, out-of-state | $(( 320 |
|
Renewal | $(( 158 |
|
Transfer/additional employee/conversion/emergency waiver request | $(( 61 |
Change of name | $(( 27 |
|
Duplicate license | $(( 27 |
If a license expires while an individual is on active military
service, the individual may apply to have their license
reissued at the renewal fee. The application must be received
within six months after completing their active military
service. The applicant must provide evidence of the
completion date of active military service.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 07-03-082 (Order 606), § 230-05-035, filed 1/18/07, effective 1/1/08; 06-13-069 (Order 600), § 230-05-035, filed 6/19/06, effective 1/1/08; 06-07-157 (Order 457), § 230-05-035, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]