16 Tex. Admin. Code § 402.338

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 48, November 29, 2024

Section 402.338 - Shutter Card Bingo Systems - Inspections and Restrictions

(a) The Commission may examine and inspect any shutter card bingo system that was used, is being used, or is intended for subsequent use, in the conduct of bingo, including any individual shutter card, shutter card station, and related site system. Such examination and inspection include immediate access to the shutter card, shutter card station, and unlimited inspection of all parts of the shutter card bingo system.

(b) Distributors and manufacturers shall provide records related to approved shutter card bingo systems requested by the Commission, or any of its employees, within fourteen (14) calendar days of the request unless a longer response time is allowed by the request.

(c) If the Commission detects or discovers any problem with the shutter card bingo system that affects the security and/or integrity of the bingo game or shutter card bingo system, the Commission:

(1) may direct the manufacturer, distributor, or licensed authorized organization to cease the sale, lease, or use of the shutter card bingo system, as applicable and/or to remove the shutter card bingo system from use or play until further notice by the Commission; and

(2) may require the manufacturer to correct the problem or recall the shutter card bingo system immediately upon notification by the Commission to the manufacturer.

(d) If the manufacturer, distributor, or licensed authorized organization detects or discovers any defect, malfunction, or problem with the shutter card bingo system that affects the security and/or integrity of the bingo game or shutter card bingo system, the manufacturer, distributor, or licensed authorized organization, as applicable, shall immediately:

(1) remove the shutter card bingo system from use or play; and

(2) notify the Commission of such action.

(e) The Commission, at its discretion, may require additional examination or inspection of shutter card bingo systems at any time. Such additional examinations or inspections may be at the manufacturer's expense and may be a condition of the continued use of such system.

(f) A manufacturer's demonstration of a non-approved shutter card bingo system or any secondary component may take place only after permission is granted by the Commission. The request to demonstrate must be provided to the Commission at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the date of demonstration. The Commission may request a manufacturer to voluntarily demonstrate to the Commission staff a shutter card bingo system that the manufacturer markets in another jurisdiction.

16 Tex. Admin. Code § 402.338

Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 48, Number 09, March 3, 2023, TexReg 1293, eff. 3/8/2023