N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7004.03

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Lot 7004.03 - Responsibilities of the Licensed Distributor

(a) Each licensed distributor of bingo paper supplies and electronic bingo player systems shall:

(1) Ensure that all bingo paper supplies and electronic bingo player systems sold or supplied for use in New Hampshire comply with the standards set forth in this chapter;

(2) Only supply bingo paper supplies and electronic bingo player systems to licensed charitable organizations;

(3) Immediately return any unauthorized bingo supplies in its possession to the manufacturer;

(4) In accordance with RSA 287-E:8-a, record the sale of all bingo cards or sheets sold by serial number, and listed the serial number on the charitable organization's invoice;

(5) Develop internal control procedures and recordkeeping standards to track and account for bingo supplies and systems it purchases, sells or holds in inventory, including an explanation of any discrepancies;

(6) Maintain all relevant records pertaining to bingo related sales, leases or rentals for a period of 2 years, including the following:

a. Series and serial numbers of bingo cards and sheets;

b. Description of the bingo cards and sheets sold including, but not limited to:

1. Color;

2. Cut of the paper;

3. Quantity; and

4. Marketing name;

c. The name, address and license number of the charitable organization making the purchase;

d. The name of the manufacturer; and

e. The quantity of bingo cards or sheets contained in the packaging carton;

(7) If providing shared carryover coverall services, maintain all agreements, including:

a. Any agreements with charitable organizations to provide shared carryover coverall game system equipment or services, which shall include the terms and conditions of such agreements and, if applicable, details on the operation of the shared bingo game and distribution of costs and proceeds; and

b. Any licensing agreements with other entities for software and hardware developed for conducting shared bingo; and

(8) Take such action as to ensure compliance with RSA 287-E:23, II which prohibits any partner, officer or director of the entity from having been convicted of a felony, which has not been annulled by any court, within the past 10 years.

(b) Neither the distributor, nor any of its employees, shall participate in the bingo games it provides to its customers in New Hampshire.

N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7004.03

Derived from Volume XL Number 28, Filed July 9, 2020, Proposed by #13067, Effective 6/26/2020, Expires 6/27/2030 (See Revision Notes #1, #2, and #3 at chapter heading for Lot 7000).