Mo. Code Regs. tit. 11 § 45-30.610

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 11 CSR 45-30.610 - Wireless Technology

PURPOSE: This rule changes the requirements for using wireless electronic bingo monitoring devices (EBCMDs).

(1) Wireless products used in conjunction with any bingo equipment as defined in 11 CSR 45-30.155 must meet minimum standards as determined by the commission. Pursuant to section 313.005(3), RSMo, a bingo card monitoring device shall not communicate with any other bingo card monitoring device, computer, or electronic device once provided to the patron; however, each bingo card monitoring device may receive wireless information from the system solely for the purpose of calling balls and advancing games.

(2) Bingo faces shall not be loaded wirelessly on an electronic bingo card monitoring device after that device has been provided to the patron.

(3) All aspects of a wireless network, including all hardware and software used therein, shall be subject to testing by the commission or an approved independent testing laboratory designated by the commission, and review and approval by the commission prior to the sale, installation, or use of the network by a licensed organization or in a licensed bingo facility and following installation, prior to any changes thereto, or at any other time the commission deems appropriate, the cost for which in all cases shall be borne by the licensed manufacturer.

(4) The licensed manufacturer shall ensure the commission is provided at least five (5) days advanced written notice of any proposed changes or upgrades to an approved existing wireless network by an authorized representative of the licensed manufacturer, which shall include, without limitation:

(A) A description of the reason(s) for the proposed modification;

(B) A list of the component(s) and program(s) or version(s) to be modified or replaced;

(C) A description of any operating process(es) that will be affected;

(D) The method to be used to complete the proposed modification;

(E) The date the proposed modification will be installed and the estimated time for completion;

(F) The name, title, and employer of the person(s) to perform the installation; and

(G) A diagrammatic representation of the proposed hardware design change.

(5) Any changes or upgrades to an approved existing wireless network shall be performed by an authorized representative of the licensed manufacturer. All changes or upgrades shall be conducted while on-site.

11 CSR 45-30.610

AUTHORITY: sections 313.004 and 313.065, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed Jan. 27, 2006, effective Sept. 30, 2006.

Amended by Missouri Register January 15, 2016/Volume 41, Number 02, effective 2/29/2016

Amended by Missouri Register January 3, 2017/Volume 42, Number 1, effective 2/28/2017

*Original authority: 313.004, RSMo 1993, amended 1994 and 313.065, RSMo 1981, amended 1993, 1995.