Rule 3772-15-01 | Independent testing laboratory certification.
(A) An independent testing laboratory must request to be certified by the commission to scientifically test and technically evaluate electronic gaming equipment to be used in casino gaming for compliance with Chapter 3772. of the Revised Code and the rules adopted thereunder.
(B) Commission certification to scientifically test and technically evaluate machines, equipment, software, or other goods to be used in regulated industries other than casino gaming does not grant authority to test or technically evaluate electronic gaming equipment to be used in casino gaming.
(C) An independent testing laboratory requesting certification or renewal certification must pay a nonrefundable certification fee of five thousand dollars.
(D) The certification fee may be increased to the extent that the cost of the compliance investigation exceeds the certification fee set forth in paragraph (C) of this rule. The executive director must advise the independent testing laboratory in writing that an additional certification fee is required and the amount and purpose of the additional fee. The commission will not certify an independent testing laboratory until the entirety of the certification fee is paid.
(E) Unless otherwise approved by the executive director, all fees must be submitted by electronic funds transfer payable to the treasurer of the state of Ohio.
(F) An independent testing laboratory requesting certification or requesting renewal certification must undergo a compliance investigation. Results from a compliance investigation completed within the year prior to a renewal certification request may be applied to the renewal certification request at the executive director's discretion.
(G) Independent testing laboratory certification expires five years after the date of certification.
(H) A certified independent testing laboratory may request renewal of the certification by submitting an intent to renew not less than ninety days before the expiration of the certification.
Last updated July 5, 2022 at 10:41 AM
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