WSR 15-22-056
EXPEDITED RULES
GAMBLING COMMISSION
[Filed October 30, 2015, 7:52 a.m.]
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 230-01-010 Field offices and operations and 230-14-240 Distributing carry-over pull-tab jackpots.
NOTICE
THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED UNDER AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS USE OF THE EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO Susan Newer, Rules Coordinator, Washington State Gambling Commission, P.O. Box 42400, Olympia, WA 98504, AND RECEIVED BY January 4, 2016.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: WAC 230-01-010 Field offices and operations, the agency has downsized during the past year. To reduce costs and accommodate fewer staff, several field offices have been closed and staff assigned to other locations.
WAC 230-14-240 Distributing carry-over pull-tab jackpots, the problem gambling nonprofit organization referenced in this rule changed its name from the Washington state council on problem gambling to the evergreen council on problem gambling.
Reasons Supporting Proposal:
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Removing the addresses of field offices that have closed will provide the public with the most current information regarding how to contact us for answers to their questions.
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In the event a licensee stops operating a carry-over pull-tab game, this amendment will provide licensees with the current name of the organization that may receive the carry-over pull-tab jackpots.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 9.46.070.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington state gambling commission, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Susan Newer, Rules Coordinator, Lacey, (360) 486-3466; Implementation: David Trujillo, Director, Lacey, (360) 486-3512; and Enforcement: Josh Stueckle, Acting Agent in Charge, Spokane, (509) 325-7909.
Agency Comments or Recommendations, if any, as to Statutory Language, Implementation, Enforcement, and Fiscal Matters: See above.
October 29, 2015
Susan Newer
Rules Coordinator
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 07-15-062, filed 7/16/07, effective 1/1/08)
WAC 230-01-010 Field offices and operations.
Direct regulatory and operational questions to our field offices, located at:
City
Telephone Number
Eastern Region
North 901 Monroe Room 240
Spokane, WA 99201
509-325-7900
((1703 Creekside Loop Suite 120
Yakima, WA 98902
509-575-2820
Northwest Region
3501 Colby Avenue Suite 102
Everett, WA 98201
425-304-6300))
451 Southwest 10th Street
Plaza 451 Building Suite 218
Renton, WA 98057
425-277-7014
((Southwest Region
Tacoma Mall Office Building
4301 South Pine Street
Suite 307
Tacoma, WA 98409
253-671-6280))
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 07-17-058, filed 8/10/07, effective 1/1/08)
WAC 230-14-240 Distributing carry-over pull-tab jackpots.
If businesses stop conducting gambling activities, they must:
(1) Transfer the carry-over jackpot to the new owners who bought the business and who have a gambling license. The new licensee must operate the carry-over jackpot game until they award the prize; or
(2) Award the carry-over jackpot to a player by playing out the game before closing; or
(3) Give the carry-over jackpot to the ((Washington state)) Evergreen council on problem gambling; or
(4) Give the carry-over jackpot to a charitable or nonprofit organization we license.