Ohio Administrative Code|Rule 109:1-7-02 | Approval of Electronic Instant Bingo Systems.

                                                
(A) The attorney general shall establish a procedure for the
		  approval of electronic instant bingo systems and associated game software and
		  themes authorized for use by a licensed organization. Requests for approval of
		  electronic instant bingo systems and associated game software and themes may be
		  submitted to the attorney general by manufacturer applicants or licensees
		  according to procedures established by the attorney general.
(B) The attorney general
		  shall adopt technical standards governing the requirements for all electronic
		  instant bingo systems and associated game software and themes used in
		  conjunction with the conduct or monitoring of electronic instant
		  bingo.
(C) Licensed organizations,
		  licensed manufacturers and licensed distributors shall not install, maintain,
		  use, or operate any electronic instant bingo devices, systems and associated
		  game software and themes unless such equipment or software has been tested
		  against and determined to meet the technical standards referenced in this rule
		  and has been approved by the attorney general for use in an authorized bingo
		  location.
(D) To be eligible for
		  consideration by the attorney general for approval, a manufacturer of any
		  electronic instant bingo systems and associated game software and themes must
		  submit the device, software, hardware or other technology for scientific
		  testing and technical evaluation by an independent testing laboratory certified
		  by the attorney general to determine compliance with Chapter 2915. of the
		  Revised Code and this chapter, including the technical standards adopted by the
		  attorney general.
(E) A manufacturer seeking
		  attorney general approval of any electronic instant bingo systems and
		  associated game software and themes must comply with the
		  following:
(1) Submit a
			 written request to a certified independent testing laboratory that, at a
			 minimum, specifically references the scientific testing and technical
			 evaluation necessary under Chapter 2915. of the Revised Code, this chapter, and
			 the attorney generals technical standards, and which identifies the
			 particular device, software, hardware, or other technology at
			 issue;
(2) Submit
			 all necessary items and information to the certified independent testing
			 laboratory;
(3) Pay all
			 costs associated with the scientific testing and technical evaluation performed
			 by the certified independent testing laboratory;
(4) Engage no
			 more than one certified independent testing laboratory to perform scientific
			 testing and technical evaluation of any electronic instant bingo systems and
			 associated game software and themes or other technology to be used in an
			 electronic instant bingo operation in this state without prior written
			 authorization from the attorney general; and
(5) Submit
			 any items or information pertaining to the electronic instant bingo systems and
			 associated game software and themes or other technology to the attorney
			 general, if requested.
(6) No
			 electronic instant bingo systems and associated game software and themes, or
			 other technology will be approved unless the certified independent testing
			 laboratory concludes that the item at issue complies with Chapter 2915. of the
			 Revised Code, this chapter, and the attorney generals technical
			 standards.


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