Ohio Admin. Code 901:9-2-15

Current through all regulations passed and filed through October 28, 2024

Section 901:9-2-15 - Group games

The department may license group games. In establishing rules to regulate group games the department may consider, but shall not be limited to the following:

(A) There may be more than one winner in group game competition or there may be only one winner. In either case, the rules of the group game shall stipulate whether more than one winner is permitted and such rules are posted in a conspicuous place in the concession while it is in operation.

(B) The department shall have the authority to seal any group game's timers, master controls or any other device of the game which the department believes needs sealed to protect the integrity of the game, and to protect the public against fraud in the game's operation. Any unauthorized tampering with such seals is prohibited.

(C) No licensee shall change, alter or modify any critical component of any group game at any time for any reason without first notifying the department and receiving written approval to do so from the department.

(D) Where possible, the state inspector will gear his inspections of group games so such games maintain the manufacturer's original purpose and operation of said game, unless such game has been modified, changed or altered under the conditions of paragraph (F) of this rule.

(E) Any group game which has been legally modified, altered or changed under the conditions of paragraph (F) of this rule shall be reinspected by the department prior to that game operating in the modified, altered or changed condition unless the department, in writing, agrees that the game so changed, altered or modified may continue to operate without reinspection.

(F) The owner of any group game will possess the manufacturer's schematics, manuals, and any applicable modifications or alterations recommended by the manufacturer to the group game at the place of play at all times.

Ohio Admin. Code 901:9-2-15

Effective: 3/21/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 1/3/2024 and 03/21/2029
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: ORC 1711.11
Rule Amplifies: ORC 1711.11
Prior Effective Dates: 12/23/1986, 03/23/2017