PROPOSED RULES
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 06-18-027.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amendatory sections.
Hearing Location(s): DoubleTree Guest Suites, 16500 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188, (206) 575-8220, on January 12, 2007, at 9:30 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: January 12, 2007.
Submit Written Comments to: Susan Arland, Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 42400, Olympia, WA 98504, e-mail Susana@wsgc.wa.gov, fax (360) 486-3625, by January 1, 2007.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Shirley Corbett by January 1, 2007, TTY (360) 486-3637 or (360) 486-3447.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: License fee increase: The proposed rule change would increase all licensing fees approximately 3% (which is within I-601 limits) effective June 30, 2007. Fees have not been increased since June 30, 2003.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 9.46.070.
Statute Being Implemented: Not applicable.
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 Arland, Rules Coordinator, Lacey, (360) 486-3466; Implementation: Rick Day, Director, Lacey, (360) 486-3446; and Enforcement: Sharon Reese, Deputy Director, Lacey, (360) 486-3452.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. A small business economic impact statement has not been prepared pursuant to RCW 19.85.025, and/or the proposed rule change clarifies language of rules without changing the effect.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. The Washington state gambling commission is not an agency that is statutorily required to prepare a cost-benefit analysis under RCW 34.05.328.
October 25, 2006
Susan Arland
Rules Coordinator
OTS-9262.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 417, filed 12/6/02,
effective 6/30/03)
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 | $ (( |
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| Class B | Up to | $ | 10,000 | $ (( |
|
| Class C | Up to | $ | 25,000 | $ (( |
|
| Class D | Up to | $ | 50,000 | $ (( |
|
| Class E | Over | $ | 50,000 | $ (( |
|
| * | 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) |
VARIANCE * | |||||||
| Class A | Up to | $ | 25,000 | $ | 1,000 | $ (( |
||
| Class B | Up to | $ | 75,000 | $ | 1,000 | $ (( |
||
| Class C | Up to | $ | 150,000 | $ | 2,000 | $ (( |
||
| Class D | Up to | $ | 350,000 | $ | 4,000 | $ (( |
||
| Class E | Up to | $ | 650,000 | $ | 8,000 | $ (( |
||
| Class F | Up to | $ | 1,500,000 | $ | 15,000 | $ (( |
||
| Class G | Up to | $ | 2,000,000 | $ | 23,000 | $ (( |
||
| Class H | Up to | $ | 3,000,000 | $ | 30,000 | $ (( |
||
| Class I | Up to | $ | 4,000,000 | $ | 38,000 | $ (( |
||
| Class J | Up to | $ | 5,000,000 | $ | 45,000 | $ (( |
||
| Class K | Up to | $ | 6,000,000 | $ | 53,000 | $ (( |
||
| Class L | Up to | $ | 7,000,000 | $ | 60,000 | $ (( |
||
| Class M | Up to | $ | 8,000,000 | $ | 65,000 | $ (( |
||
| Class N | Up to | $ | 9,000,000 | $ | 70,000 | $ (( |
||
| Class O | Up to | $ | 10,000,000 | $ | 75,000 | $ (( |
||
| Class P | Up to | $ | 11,000,000 | $ | 80,000 | $ (( |
||
| Class Q | Up to | $ | 12,000,000 | $ | 85,000 | $ (( |
||
| Class R | Up to | $ | 13,000,000 | $ | 90,000 | $ (( |
||
| Class S | Up to | $ | 14,000,000 | $ | 95,000 | $ (( |
||
| * | 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. |
| 3. CARD GAMES | |||
| Class A | General (Fee to play charged) | $ (( |
|
| Class B | Limited card games - hearts, rummy, pitch, pinochle, and cribbage (Fee to play charged) | $ (( |
|
| Class C | Tournament only - no more than ten consecutive days per tournament | $ (( |
|
| Class D | General (No fee to play charged) | $ (( |
| 4. FUND-RAISING EVENT | |||
| Class A | One event - not more than 24 consecutive hours | $ (( |
|
| First time applicant | |||
| *Previously licensed applicant | $ (( |
||
| Class B | One event - not more than 72 consecutive hours | $ (( |
|
| First time applicant | |||
| *Previously licensed applicant | $ (( |
||
| Class C | Additional participant in joint event (not lead organization) | $ (( |
|
| Class D | Limited fund-raising event (one event - not more than six consecutive hours) | ||
| First time applicant | $ (( |
||
| **Previously licensed applicant | $ (( |
||
| Class E | 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*** | $ (( |
|
| Class F | Fund-Raising Event Equipment Distributor - rents or leases equipment for fund-raising event or recreational gaming activity more than ten times per year. | $ (( |
|
| * | Provides for a reduced fee when charitable and nonprofit organizations apply for an additional Class A or Class B fund-raising event. |
| ** | Provides for a fee reduction when charitable and nonprofit organizations apply for an additional Class D limited fund-raising event. |
| *** | 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 | $ (( |
|
| Class B | Up to | $ | 100,000 | $ | 5,000 | $ (( |
|
| Class C | Up to | $ | 200,000 | $ | 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 | $
(( |
|
gambling receipts) $ (( (see WAC 230-04-300) FAIR-BINGO GAMING ACTIVITY (RGA) and 230-02-505) (See WAC 230-04-325) LICENSE FICATION STAMPS EVALUATION OF EQUI- PMENT,
PARAPHERNALIA, SERVICES, OR SCHEMES
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 03-01-031 (Order 417), §
230-04-202, filed 12/6/02, effective 6/30/03; 01-23-056, §
230-04-202, filed 11/20/01, effective 1/1/02; 01-05-019 (Order
399), § 230-04-202, filed 2/9/01, effective 3/12/01; 99-24-099
(Order 377), § 230-04-202, filed 11/30/99, effective 12/31/99;
98-21-010 (Order 366), § 230-04-202, filed 10/9/98, effective
11/9/98. 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-9282.1 AMUSEMENT GAMES gambling receipts) PULL-TABS gambling receipts) EVENT EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTOR SPECIAL PROPERTY BINGO $(( GAMING ACTIVITY (RGA) and 230-25-330) $ (( $ 26 INSPECTION SERVICES STAMPS INSPECTION FEES IDENTIFICATION STAMPS $ 26 CLASS AND/OR EVALUATION OF EQUIPMENT, PARA- PHERNALIA, SERVICES, OR SCHEMES PERMITS FACSIMILE TABLE IDENTIFICATION PAYMENT PLAN
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 03-01-031 (Order 417), §
230-04-203, filed 12/6/02, effective 6/30/03; 01-23-056, §
230-04-203, filed 11/20/01, effective 1/1/02; 01-05-019 (Order
399), § 230-04-203, filed 2/9/01, effective 3/12/01; 00-15-039
(Order 385), § 230-04-203, filed 7/14/00, effective 1/1/01;
99-24-099 (Order 377), § 230-04-203, filed 11/30/99, effective
12/31/99; 98-21-010 (Order 366), § 230-04-203, filed 10/9/98,
effective 11/9/98. 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-9263.1 Employee/Conversion/ Emergency Waiver Request
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 06-13-067 (Order 456), §
230-04-204, filed 6/19/06, effective 7/20/06; 03-01-031 (Order
417), § 230-04-204, filed 12/6/02, effective 6/30/03;
01-23-056, § 230-04-204, filed 11/20/01, effective 1/1/02;
01-05-019 (Order 399), § 230-04-204, filed 2/9/01, effective
3/12/01; 99-24-099 (Order 377), § 230-04-204, filed 11/30/99,
effective 12/31/99; 98-21-010 (Order 366), § 230-04-204, filed
10/9/98, effective 11/9/98. 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.] OTS-9264.2
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 06-07-157 (Order 457), §
230-05-020, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 06-07-157 (Order 457), §
230-05-025, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 06-07-157 (Order 457), §
230-05-030, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 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.]
*
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
Class A
Up to
$
5,000
$ ((
54)) 55 Class B
Up to
$
10,000
$ ((
171))
176 Class C
Up to
$
25,000
$ ((
350))
361 Class D
Up to
$
50,000
$ ((
589))
608 Class E
Up to
$
75,000
$ ((
944))
974 Class F
Over
$
75,000
$ ((
1,414))
1,4607. 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.
$ ((
106))
109 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.
276))
285 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.
$ ((
639))
6608. SEPARATE PREMISES
BINGO
Per occasion
$ 26
9. PERMITS
AGRICULTURAL
(See WAC 230-04-191)
$ 26
RECREATIONAL
(See WAC 230-25-330
$ ((
54))
5510. CHANGES
NAME
(See WAC 230-04-310)
$ 26
LOCATION
(See WAC 230-04-320)
$ 26
FRE
(Date or time)
$ 26
LICENSE CLASS
(See WAC 230-04-260)
$ 26
DUPLICATE
(See WAC 230-04-290)
$ 26
11. SPECIAL FEES
INVESTIGATION
(See WAC 230-04-240)
As required
REPLACEMENT IDENTI-
(See WAC 230-08-017)
$ 26
EXCEEDING LICENSE
(See WAC 230-04-260)
As required
CLASS
REVIEW,
As required
INSPECTION AND/OR
(See WAC 230-12-315)
12. SIX-MONTH PAYMENT
PLAN
(See WAC 230-04-190)
$ 26
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 417, filed 12/6/02,
effective 6/30/03)
WAC 230-04-203
Fees -- Commercial stimulant and other
business organizations.
All persons seeking to operate
gambling activities 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
1.
CARD GAMES
Class B
Up to five tables of limited card
games - hearts, rummy, pitch,
pinochle, and/or cribbage (Fee to
play charged)
$ ((
175))
180
Class C
Tournament only, no more than ten
consecutive days per tournament.
C-5
Up to five tables
$ ((
175))
180
C-10
Up to ten tables
$ ((
318))
328
C-15
Up to fifteen tables
$ ((
529))
546
Class D
General - Up to five tables (No fee
to play charged)
$ ((
55)) 56
Class E
*General (Fee to play charged)
E-1
One table only
$ ((
422))
436
E-2
Up to two tables
$ ((
727))
751
E-3
Up to three tables
$ ((
1,210))
1,250
E-4
Up to four tables
$ ((
2,426))
2,506
E-5
Up to five tables
$ ((
3,650))
3,772
Additional tables up to a maximum of fifteen may be authorized
for an additional per table fee of $ ((
1,060)) 1,092.
*In addition to the above initial license fee, the commission will
assess all applicants/licensees the actual costs that exceed the
license fee for conducting the initial investigation and
inspection, any follow-up reviews or investigations involved in
the approval of activities and schemes.
Class F
Enhanced card room activities endorsement - Includes alternative fee collections (per hand;
pot rake) and use of player-supported jackpot
schemes.
Annual license fee
$ ((
1,590)) 1,6422.
CARD GAMES - HOUSE-BANKED
All tables within a card room operating any
house-banked card game shall be licensed under
this license class.
*Annual license fee
$ ((
6,368)) 6,582
Per table fee (up to
fifteen tables)
$ ((
1,590)) 1,642
*In addition to the above initial license fee, the commission will
assess all applicants the actual costs that exceed the license fee
for conducting the initial license investigation and premises
inspection. Any post licensing follow-up reviews, inspections,
internal control evaluations or subsequent phases of operation
shall also be charged actual costs. Licensees will be evaluated and
charged for these additional authorizations/phases on an
individual case by case basis.
3.
COMMERCIAL
(Fee based on annual gross
*
Class A
Premises only
** $ ((
301/$ 137))
310/$143
Class B
Up to $ 50,000
$ ((
422))
436
Class C
Up to $ 100,000
$ ((
1,086))
1,122
Class D
Up to $ 250,000
$ ((
2,426))
2,506
Class E
Up to $ 500,000
$ ((
4,256))
4,398
Class F
Up to $ 1,000,000
$ ((
7,306))
7,552
Class G
Over $ 1,000,000
$ ((
9,140))
9,448
* 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 $ 164 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.
4.
PUNCH
BOARDS/
(Fee based on annual gross
VARIANCE*
Class A
Up to $
50,000
$
5,000
$ ((
577))
596
Class B
Up to $
100,000
$
5,000
$ ((
1,030))
1,064
Class C
Up to $
200,000
$
10,000
$ ((
1,942))
2,006
Class D
Up to $
300,000
$
10,000
$ ((
2,826))
2,920
Class E
Up to $
400,000
$
10,000
$ ((
3,650))
3,772
Class F
Up to $
500,000
$
10,000
$ ((
4,408))
4,556
Class G
Up to $
600,000
$
10,000
$ ((
5,108))
5,280
Class H
Up to $
700,000
$
10,000
$ ((
5,748))
5,942
Class I
Up to $
800,000
$
10,000
$ ((
6,332))
6,546
Class J
Up to $
1,000,000
$
20,000
$ ((
7,180))
7,422
Class K
Up to $
1,250,000
$
25,000
$ ((
7,970))
8,238
Class L
Up to $
1,500,000
$
25,000
$ ((
8,704))
8,998
Class M
Up to $
1,750,000
$
25,000
$ ((
9,310))
9,624
Class N
Up to $
2,000,000
$
25,000
$ ((
9,862))
10,194
Class O
Up to $
2,500,000
$
30,000
$((
10,836))
11,202
Class P
Up to $
3,000,000
$
35,000
$((
11,200))
11,578
Class Q
Up to $
4,000,000
$
40,000
$((
13,200))
13,646
Class R
Up to $
5,000,000
$
50,000
$((
15,000))
15,506
Class S
Up to $
6,000,000
$
60,000
$((
17,000))
17,574
Class T
Up to $
7,000,000
$
70,000
$((
19,000))
19,642
Class U
Up to $
8,000,000
$
80,000
$((
21,000))
21,708
Class V
Over $ 8,000,000
$
80,000
$((
23,000))
23,776* 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.
5.
PUNCH BOARD AND PULL-TAB SERVICE BUSINESS
(See WAC 230-04-133)
*Initial application fee
$ ((
217))
224
Additional associate
$ ((
136))
140
Renewal
$ ((
53)) 54
*Includes up to two associates.
6.
DISTRIBUTOR
(Fee based on annual gross sales of
gambling related supplies and
equipment)
(a)
Class A
Nonpunch board/pull-tab only
$ ((
605))
625
Class B
Up to $ 250,000
$ ((
1,210))
1,250
Class C
Up to $ 500,000
$ ((
1,818))
1,878
Class D
Up to $ 1,000,000
$ ((
2,426))
2,506
Class E
Up to $ 2,500,000
$ ((
3,160))
3,266
Class F
Over $ 2,500,000
$ ((
3,890))
4,020
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
Class A
Rents or leases equipment for
fund-raising event or recreational
gaming activity up to 10 times per
year.
$ ((
239))
247
Class B
Rents or leases equipment for
fund-raising event or recreational
gaming activity more than 10 times
per year.
$ ((
605))
6257.
GAMBLING SERVICE SUPPLIER
(See WAC 230-04-119)
$ ((
630))
651
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.
A fee of $ 136 shall be charged for each new contract initiated
by the gambling service supplier.
8.
LINKED BINGO PRIZE PROVIDER
(See WAC 230-04-126)
$ ((
4,048))
4,1849.
MANUFACTURER
(Fee based on annual gross
sales of gambling related
supplies and equipment)
Class A
Pull-tab dispensing devices
only
$ ((
605))
625
Class B
Up to $ 250,000
$ ((
1,210))
1,250
Class C
Up to $ 500,000
$ ((
1,818))
1,878
Class D
Up to $ 1,000,000
$ ((
2,426))
2,506
Class E
Up to $ 2,500,000
$ ((
3,160))
3,266
Class F
Over $ 2,500,000
$ ((
3,890))
4,020In 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, compliance
suitability evaluations, and renewal of licenses when travel cost is
incurred to complete the investigation.
10.
PERMITS
AGRICULTURAL FAIR/
Class A
One location and event only
(See WAC 230-04-191)
$ 26
Class B
Annual permit for specified
different events and
locations (See WAC 230-04-193)
175))
180
RECREATIONAL
(See WAC 230-02-505
55))
56
MANUFACTURER'S
SPECIAL SALES PERMIT
(See WAC 230-04-115)
*$ 211
*The two hundred eleven dollar fee is nonrefundable, whether the
sales permit is approved or not. In addition, an applicant may be
assessed additional fees incurred to process and determine suitability.
11.
CHANGES
NAME
(See WAC 230-04-310)
$ 26
LOCATION
(See WAC 230-04-320)
$ 26
BUSINESS
(Same owners)
$ ((
55))
56
CLASSIFICATION
(See WAC 230-04-340)
LICENSE CLASS
(See WAC 230-04-260)
New class fee, less previous
fee paid, plus
DUPLICATE LICENSE
(See WAC 230-04-290)
$ 26
CORPORATE
STOCK/LIMITED
LIABILITY
COMPANY
SHARES/UNITS
(See WAC 230-04-360)
$ ((
55))
56
LICENSE TRANSFERS
(See WAC 230-04-125 and
230-04-340)
$ ((
55))
5612.
SPECIAL FEES
INVESTIGATION
(See WAC 230-04-240)
As required
IDENTIFICATION AND
(See WAC 230-08-017)
As required
QUALITY CONTROL
(See WAC 230-30-030)
As required
REPLACEMENT OF
(See WAC 230-30-017)
EXCEEDING LICENSE
(See WAC 230-04-260)
As required
REVIEW, INSPECTION
(See WAC 230-12-315)
As required
SPECIAL SALES
(See WAC 230-04-115)
As required
ELECTRONIC CARD
(See WAC 230-08-017)
*$ 361.51
STAMP
*Annually, for each
separate table
13.
SIX-MONTH
(See WAC 230-04-190)
$ 26
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 456, filed 6/19/06,
effective 7/20/06)
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
$ ((
171))
176
Renewal
$ ((
82)) 84
Change of Employer
$ ((
82)) 842.
LINKED BINGO PRIZE
PROVIDER
REPRESENTATIVE
Original
$ ((
239))
247
Renewal
$ ((
146))
1503.
COMMERCIAL
GAMBLING MANAGER
Original
$ ((
175))
180
Renewal
$ ((
84)) 86
Change of Employer
$ ((
84)) 864.
DISTRIBUTOR'S OR
GAMBLING SERVICES
SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE
Original
$ ((
239))
247
Renewal
$ ((
146))
1505.
MANUFACTURER'S
REPRESENTATIVE
Original
$ ((
239))
247
Renewal
$ ((
146))
1506.
PUBLIC CARD ROOM
EMPLOYEE
CLASS A - Performs duties as defined in WAC 230-02-415 in a
class E card room.
Original
$ ((
175))
180
Renewal
$ ((
84)) 86CLASS B - Performs duties as defined in WAC 230-02-415 in
enhanced and house-banked card rooms.
Original, in-state
$ ((
237))
245
Original, out-of-state
$ ((
295))
304
Renewal
$ ((
146))
150
Transfer/Additional
$ ((
57)) 587.
OTHER FEES
CHANGE OF NAME
(See WAC 230-04-310)
$ 26
DUPLICATE LICENSE
(See WAC 230-04-290)
$ 26
OUT-OF-STATE RECORDS
INQUIRY
(See WAC 230-04-240)
As required
8.
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 shall provide evidence of the completion date of
active military service.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 457, filed 3/22/06,
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
$((
54)) 55
Class B
Up to $10,000
$((
54)) 55
Class C
Up to $25,000
$((
294))
303
Class D
Up to $50,000
$((
472))
487
Class E
Over $50,000
$((
822))
848
2. Bingo
License
Annual Gross
Gambling
Receipts
Fee
One Time
Variance*
Class A
Up to $25,000
$((
54)) 55$1,000
Class B
Up to $75,000
$((
171)) 176$1,000
Class C
Up to $150,000
$((
350)) 361$2,000
Class D
Up to $350,000
$((
944)) 974$4,000
Class E
Up to $650,000
$((
1,590))
1,642$8,000
Class F
Up to $1,500,000
$((
3,196))
3,304$15,000
Class G
Up to $2,000,000
$((
4,612))
4,766$23,000
Class H
Up to $3,000,000
$((
6,162))
6,370$30,000
Class I
Up to $4,000,000
$((
7,700))
7,960$38,000
Class J
Up to $5,000,000
$((
9,238))
9,550$45,000
Class K
Up to $6,000,000
$((
10,364))
10,714$53,000
Class L
Up to $7,000,000
$((
11,846))
12,246$60,000
Class M
Up to $8,000,000
$((
13,330))
13,780$65,000
Class N
Up to $9,000,000
$((
14,500))
14,990$70,000
Class O
Up to
$10,000,000
$((
16,000))
16,540$75,000
Class P
Up to
$11,000,000
$((
17,500))
18,090$80,000
Class Q
Up to
$12,000,000
$((
21,000))
21,708$85,000
Class R
Up to
$13,000,000
$((
24,000))
24,810$90,000
Class S
Up to
$14,000,000
$((
27,000))
27,912$95,000
*See chapter 230-06 WAC, Exceeding license class.
3. Card games
License
Description
Fee
Class A
Nonhouse-banked - fee to play
$((
589))
608Class B
Limited card games - hearts, rummy,
pitch, pinochle, and cribbage - fee to
play
$((
171))
176Class C
Tournament only - no more than
thirty consecutive days per
tournament
$((
54)) 55Class D
Nonhouse-banked - no fee to play
$((
54)) 55
4. Fund-raising event
License
Description
Fee
Class A
One event - not more than 24 consecutive hours
First time applicant
$((
350))
361
Previously licensed applicant
$((
206))
212Class B
One event - not more than 72 consecutive hours
First time applicant
$((
589))
608
Previously licensed applicant
$((
361))
373Class C
Additional participant in joint event - not lead organization
$((
171))
176Class D
Limited fund-raising event - one event - not more
than six consecutive hours
First time applicant
$((
154))
159
Previously licensed applicant
$((
103))
106Class E
Fund-raising event equipment
distributor - rents or leases
equipment no more than ten times
per year
$((
233))
240Class F
Fund-raising event equipment
distributor - rents or leases
equipment more than ten times per
year
$((
589))
608
5. Punch boards/pull-tabs
License
Annual Gross
Gambling
Receipts
Fee
One Time
Variance*
Class A
Up to $50,000
$((
561)) 579$5,000
Class B
Up to $100,000
$((
1,002))
1,034$5,000
Class C
Up to $200,000
$((
1,892))
1,954$10,000
Class D
Up to $300,000
$((
2,750))
2,842$10,000
Class E
Up to $400,000
$((
3,552))
3,672$10,000
Class F
Up to $500,000
$((
4,288))
4,432$10,000
Class G
Up to $600,000
$((
4,970))
5,136$10,000
Class H
Up to $700,000
$((
5,594))
5,782$10,000
Class I
Up to $800,000
$((
6,162))
6,370$10,000
Class J
Up to $1,000,000
$((
6,986))
7,222$20,000
Class K
Up to $1,250,000
$((
7,756))
8,018$25,000
Class L
Up to $1,500,000
$((
8,470))
8,756$25,000
Class M
Up to $1,750,000
$((
9,038))
9,364$25,000
Class N
Up to $2,000,000
$((
9,594))
9,918$25,000
Class O
Up to $2,500,000
$((
10,542))
10,898$30,000
Class P
Up to $3,000,000
$((
11,200))
11,578$35,000
Class Q
Up to $4,000,000
$((
13,200))
13,646$40,000
Class R
Up to $5,000,000
$((
15,000))
15,506$50,000
Class S
Up to $6,000,000
$((
17,000))
17,574$60,000
Class T
Up to $7,000,000
$((
19,000))
19,642$70,000
Class U
Up to $8,000,000
$((
21,000))
21,708$80,000
Class V
Over $8,000,000
$((
23,000))
23,776$80,000
*See chapter 230-06 WAC, Exceeding license class.
6. Raffles
License
Annual Gross Gambling
Receipts
Fee
Class A
Up to $5,000
$((
54)) 55Class B
Up to $10,000
$((
171))
176Class C
Up to $25,000
$((
350))
361Class D
Up to $50,000
$((
589))
608Class E
Up to $75,000
$((
944))
974Class F
Over $75,000
$((
1,414))
1,460
7. Combination license
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.
$((
106))
109
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.
$((
276))
285
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.
$((
639))
660
8. Special property bingo
Once annually
$26
9. Permits
Recreational gaming activity
$((
54))
55
10. Changes
Type
Fee
Name
$26
Location
$26
Fund-raising event date or time
$26
License class
$26
Duplicate license
$26
11. Other fees
Type
Fee
Replacement identification
stamps
$26
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
12. Two part payment plan participation
Annual participation
$26
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 457, filed 3/22/06,
effective 1/1/08)
WAC 230-05-025
Commercial stimulant fees.
All
commercial stimulant license applicants must pay the following
fees to us when applying for gambling licenses:
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
$((
175))
180Class C
Tournament only, no more than thirty
consecutive days per tournament
C-5
Up to five tables
$((
175))
180C-10
Up to ten tables
$((
318))
328C-15
Up to fifteen tables
$((
529))
546Class D
Up to five tables - no fee to play
$((
55)) 56Class E
Fee to play
E-1
One table only
$((
422))
436E-2
Up to two tables
$((
727))
751E-3
Up to three tables
$((
1,210))
1,250E-4
Up to four tables
$((
2,426))
2,506E-5
Up to five tables
$((
3,650))
3,772Additional
tables
Per table - up to a maximum of
fifteen
$((
1,060))
1,092Class F
Endorsement/upgrade of Class E
includes permission to use
alternative fee collections and use
of player-supported jackpots
$((
1,590))
1,642
2. Card games - House-banked
All tables within a card room operating any house-banked
card game must be licensed under this license class.
License
Fee
Annual
$((
6,368))
6,582
Additional fee per table - up to fifteen tables
$((
1,590))
1,642
3. Punch boards and pull-tabs
License
Annual Gross
Gambling
Receipts
Fee
One Time
Variance*
Class A
Up to $50,000
$((
577)) 596$5,000
Class B
Up to $100,000
$((
1,030))
1,064$5,000
Class C
Up to $200,000
$((
1,942))
2,006$10,000
Class D
Up to $300,000
$((
2,826))
2,920$10,000
Class E
Up to $400,000
$((
3,650))
3,772$10,000
Class F
Up to $500,000
$((
4,408))
4,556$10,000
Class G
Up to $600,000
$((
5,108))
5,280$10,000
Class H
Up to $700,000
$((
5,748))
5,942$10,000
Class I
Up to $800,000
$((
6,332))
6,546$10,000
Class J
Up to $1,000,000
$((
7,180))
7,422$20,000
Class K
Up to $1,250,000
$((
7,970))
8,238$25,000
Class L
Up to $1,500,000
$((
8,704))
8,998$25,000
Class M
Up to $1,750,000
$((
9,310))
9,624$25,000
Class N
Up to $2,000,000
$((
9,862))
10,194$25,000
Class O
Up to $2,500,000
$((
10,836))
11,202$30,000
Class P
Up to $3,000,000
$((
11,200))
11,578$35,000
Class Q
Up to $4,000,000
$((
13,200))
13,646$40,000
Class R
Up to $5,000,000
$((
15,000))
15,506$50,000
Class S
Up to $6,000,000
$((
17,000))
17,574$60,000
Class T
Up to $7,000,000
$((
19,000))
19,642$70,000
Class U
Up to $8,000,000
$((
21,000))
21,708$80,000
Class V
Over $8,000,000
$((
23,000))
23,776$80,000
*See chapter 230-06 WAC, Exceeding license class.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 457, filed 3/22/06,
effective 1/1/08)
WAC 230-05-030
Fees for other businesses.
All other
business license applicants must pay the following fees to us
when applying for gambling licenses, miscellaneous changes, or
inspection services:
1. Commercial amusement games
License
Annual Gross Gambling
Receipts
Fee
Class A
Premises only
*$((
301/$137))
310/$143Class B
Up to $50,000
$((
422)) 436Class C
Up to $100,000
$((
1,086)) 1,122Class D
Up to $250,000
$((
2,426)) 2,506Class E
Up to $500,000
$((
4,256)) 4,398Class F
Up to $1,000,000
$((
7,306)) 7,552Class G
Over $1,000,000
$((
9,140)) 9,448
*We reduce the license fee by $164 when you apply for additional licenses at the same business
premises, apply for multiple licenses at the same business premises, or a licensee is renewing an annual
license.
2. Distributor
License
Annual Gross Sales
Fee
Class A
Nonpunch board/pull-tab only
$((
605))
625Class B
Up to $250,000
$((
1,210))
1,250Class C
Up to $500,000
$((
1,818))
1,878Class D
Up to $1,000,000
$((
2,426))
2,506Class E
Up to $2,500,000
$((
3,160))
3,266Class F
Over $2,500,000
$((
3,890))
4,020
3. Fund-raising event equipment distributor
License
Description
Fee
Class A
Rents or leases equipment for
fund-raising event or recreational
gaming activity up to 10 times per
year.
$((
239))
247Class B
Rents or leases equipment for
fund-raising event or recreational
gaming activity more than 10 times
per year.
$((
603))
625
4. Gambling service supplier
License
Fee
Annual
$((
630))
651
Financing, consulting, and management
contract review
$136
5. Linked bingo prize provider
License
Fee
Annual
$((
4,048))
4,184
6. Manufacturer
License
Annual Gross Sales
Fee
Class A
Pull-tab dispensing devices only
$((
605)) 625Class B
Up to $250,000
$((
1,210))
1,250Class C
Up to $500,000
$((
1,818))
1,878Class D
Up to $1,000,000
$((
2,426))
2,506Class E
Up to $2,500,000
$((
3,160))
3,266Class F
Over $2,500,000
$((
3,890))
4,020
7. Permits
Type
Description
Fee
Agricultural fair
One location and event
only
$26
Agricultural fair
annual permit
Annual permit for specified
different events and
locations
$((
175))
180Recreational gaming activity
$((
55))
56Manufacturer's special sales permit
$211
Punch board and
pull-tab service
business permit
Initial application fee
$217
Punch board and
pull-tab service
business permit
Renewal
$53
8. Changes
Application
Description
Fee
Name
$26
Location
$26
Business classification
Same owners
$((
55))
56Exceeding license
class
New class fee, less previous
fee paid, plus
$26
Duplicate license
$26
Corporate
stock/limited liability
company shares/units
$((
55))
56License transfers
$((
55))
56
9. Other fees
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 $26
Review of gambling equipment,
supplies, services, or games
Cost reimbursement
10. Identification stamps
Type
Fee
(a) Punch boards and pull-tabs
(i) Standard
Wagers fifty cents and
below
$.27
Wagers over fifty cents
$1.05
(ii) Progressive
jackpot pull-tab series
Per series
$10.60
(iii) Pull-tab series
with carry-over
jackpots
Per series
$1.05
(b) Pull-tab dispensing devices
(i) Mechanical and
electro-mechanical
$.27
(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
$106.17
annually
Replacement of
identification stamps
$26
(c) Disposable bingo cards
(i) Single game sets of
individual cards or
sheets of cards
$.27
(ii) Multigame card
packets
$1.16
(iii) Cards used to play
for linked bingo prizes
Fee per 250 cards
$.42
(iv) Cards used to play
for linked bingo prizes
Fee per 5,000 cards
$8.49
(d) Coin or token-activated amusement games
Annually - operated at any Class A amusement
game license location
$26.53
(e) Electronic bingo card daubers
Annual
$10.60
(f) Electronic card facsimile table
Annual
$361.51
11. Two-part payment plan participation
Annual participation
$26
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 600, filed 6/19/06,
effective 1/1/08)
WAC 230-05-035
Individuals license fees.
Individuals
must pay the following fees to us when they apply for gambling
licenses, permits, miscellaneous changes:
1. Charitable or nonprofit gambling manager
License
Fee
Original
$((
171))
176
Renewal
$((
82)) 84
Change of employer
$((
82)) 84
2. Linked bingo prize provider representative
License
Fee
Original
$((
239))
247
Renewal
$((
146))
150
3. Commercial gambling manager
License
Fee
Original
$((
175))
180
Renewal
$((
84)) 86
Change of employer
$((
84)) 86
4. Distributor's or gambling services supplier's
representative
License
Fee
Original
$((
239))
247
Renewal
$((
146))
150
5. Manufacturer's representative
License
Fee
Original
$((
239))
247
Renewal
$((
146))
150
6. Public card room employee
License
Fee
Class A - Performs card room employee duties in a Class
E card room
Original
$((
175))
180
Renewal
$((
84)) 86
Class B - Performs card room employee duties in
enhanced and house-banked card rooms
Original, in-state
$((
237))
245
Original, out-of-state
$((
295))
304
Renewal
$((
146))
150
Transfer/additional
employee/conversion/emergency
waiver request
$((
57)) 58
7. Other fees
Change of name
$26
Duplicate license
$26
8. Military personnel returning from service
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.
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