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 general's 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 general's technical standards.
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