D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 30, r. 30-2213
Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 44, November 1, 2024
Rule 30-2213 - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS2213.1 No model or version of a GOS Machine shall be offered for distribution or play in the District unless the model or version of the GOS Machine has first been tested and approved as a GOS Machine pursuant to this title and the rules issued pursuant to this chapter; except, that:
(a) A model or version of a GOS Machine for which an endorsement was approved by the ABC Board under D.C. Official Code § 25-401 beforeOctober 1, 2020, shall not be subject to testing or approval under this section unless required by the Office by rule; provided, that each such GOS Machine shall be required to comply with Section§2221 of this section.(b) The Office may approve a model or version of a GOS Machine before January 1, 2021, if it meets the requirements of Subsection (a) through(l)of this section, regardless of whether the Office has issued minimum standard rules pursuant to Subsection (b) of this section, and the GOS Machine shall not be required to come into compliance with the minimum standards issued by the Office pursuant to Subsection (b)of this section until such date as shall be set forth by the Office in such rules.(c) The Office, or the Applicant at the direction of the Office, shall utilize the services of an Office-approved independent outside testing laboratory to test and assess the model or version of the GOS Machine.(d) The Applicant shall be responsible for paying the costs associated with testing the model or version of the GOS Machines.2213.2 Except as otherwise provided in Subsection§2213.1- (a) and (b) this section, every GOS Machine offered in the District shall meet the minimum standards established by the Office by rule. The minimum standards shall include thefollowing:
(a) The GOS Machine shall conform to all requirements of federal law and regulations, including the Federal Communications Commission's Class A emissions standards.(b) The GOS Machine shall display an accurate representation of the game outcome.(c) The GOS Machine shall not automatically alter pay tables or any function of the GOS Machine based on an internal computation of a hold percentage or have a means of manipulation that affects the random selection process or probabilities of winning a game.(d) The GOS Machine shall not be negatively affected by static discharge or other electromagnetic interference.(e) The GOS Machine shall be capable of displaying the following during idle status: "power reset;""door open;" or "door closed."(f) The GOS Machine shall be able to detect and display the game's complete play history and winnings for the previous ten (10) games.(g) The theoretical payback percentage of a GOS Machine shall not be capable of being changed without making a hardware or software change in the Machine itself.(h) The GOS Machine shall be designed so that the replacement of parts or modules required for normal maintenance does not necessitate the replacement of the electromechanical meters.(i) The GOS Machine shall contain a non-resettable meter, which shall be located in a secured compartment of the Machinethat shall be locked and accessible only by a key.(j) The GOS secured compartment shall be designed to accept the following items at a minimum: (1) Logic board with edge connector or edge card;(2) Hard meters or counters should be secure and forward-facing, so they are visible without opening the compartment. A minimum of two openings specifically designed to fit these meters must be present. The In meter shall be displayed on the left side of the window, and the Out meter shall be displayed on the right. The meter harness/wiring shall be contained within the compartment;(3) The licensed Distributor or Retailer shall have access to the Operator Configuration menu by way of a keyed switch lock that is securely mounted through the compartment. The keyed switch must use a proprietary key registered to the GOS Machine owner. All wiring connected to the Operator Configuration menu switch must be contained within the compartment;(4) Access to the components shall be convenient and expedient so that the GOS Machine Owner can make quick adjustments as appropriate without leaving the compartment open for an extended time. A removable front door to make access easier is encouraged;(5) The door access sensor system shall register the compartment door as being open when the door is moved from its fully closed and locked position;(6) The compartment shall be securely affixed to the cabinet;(7) The compartment shall close in such a manner as to allow for security tape to be applied. The security tape will be serialized and allow for initials and manual tracking of entry to the compartment; and (8) It shall not be possible to insert a device into the compartment that will significantly influence the operation of the GOS Machine when the compartment's door is properly secured and locked without leaving evidence of tampering.(k) The GOS Machine shall be capable of storing the meter information required by paragraph (i) of this subsection for a minimum of 180 days after a power loss to the Machine. (l) The GOS Machine shall have accounting software that keeps an electronic record that includes: (1) Total cash or other value inserted into the GOS Machine;(2) The value of GOS Vouchers awarded to players by the GOS Machine;(3) The total credits played on the GOS Machine;(4) The total credits awarded by the GOS Machine; and(5) The payback percentage credited to players of the GOS Machine.(m) GOS Machines shall be connected to a Centralized Accounting System in accordance with Section§2221 for the purposes set forth in that section; except, that: (1) Legacy Machines or GOS Machines approved by the Office for operation or distribution before the date designated by the Office pursuant to Subsection §2221.5 shall be allowed until the date designated to come into compliance with this aforementioned section.2213.3 The Office may require that a licensed Distributor maintain liability insurance on the GOS Machines that it places in licensed establishments.
2213.4 The Office may require that a licensed Retailer maintain liability insurance on the GOS Machines located in its licensed establishment.
2213.5 A licensed Distributor may add a licensed Retailer as an additional insured on the Distributor's GOS Machine liability insurance to meet the requirement of §2213.4.subject to the Executive Director's review and discretion.
2213.6 The Office may issue rules to establish additional licensing and registration requirements for the purposes of preserving the integrity and security of GOS Machines in the District.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 30, r. 30-2213
Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 6681, 6721 (September 22, 1989); reserved by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 011618 (8/30/2019); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 3289 (3/26/2021)