Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 469a.2 - Registration of private testing and certification facilities(a) A private testing and certification facility seeking to test slot machines, table games, table game devices, interactive games, sports wagering devices, video gaming terminals and all associated equipment for use in this Commonwealth shall register with the Board.(b) A private testing and certification facility shall do all of the following: (1) Submit a completed Gaming Service Provider Registration Form and Private Testing and Certification Facility supplement.(2) Submit the nonrefundable application fee posted on the Board-s web site, which includes the costs of all background investigation.(3) Comply with the general application requirements in Chapters 421a and 423a (relating to general provisions; and applications; statement of conditions; wagering restrictions).(4) Submit fingerprints of the following individuals in a manner prescribed by the Bureau: (i) Each officer and director of the private testing and certification facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, --officer-- means a president, chief executive officer, a chief financial officer and a chief operating officer, and any person routinely performing corresponding functions with respect to an organization whether incorporated or unincorporated.(ii) Each individual who has a direct or indirect ownership or beneficial interest of 10% or more or the officers and directors of an entity who have a direct ownership or beneficial interest of 20% or more in the private testing and certification facility, if not otherwise required under subparagraph (i).(c) A person who holds any direct or indirect ownership or beneficial interest in private testing and certification facility or has the right to any profits or distributions directly or indirectly, from the private testing and certification facility may be required to submit fingerprints if the Bureau determines that the submission of fingerprints of the person is necessary to protect the public interest or to enhance the integrity of gaming in this Commonwealth.(d) Each of the individuals required to submit fingerprints under subsections (b)(4) and (c) must be found qualified by the Board under § 437a.4 (relating to qualification of individuals and entities). (e) A private testing and certification facility registration will not be issued until all fees and costs have been paid.(f) The Board will maintain a list of registered private testing and certification facilities.Adopted by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 53, No. 44. November 4, 2023, effective 11/4/2023