Section 230-16-035. Pull-tab construction.

Manufacturers must:

(1) File their label or trademark with us before printing pull-tabs; and

(2) Construct, glue, seal, or band pull-tabs to prevent the discovery of the winning numbers, symbols, or set of symbols, or game protection before the pull-tab is dispensed or opened by use of:

(a) Markings; or

(b) Difference in size; or

(c) Paper fiber; or

(d) Color; or

(e) Printing; or

(f) Any other method; and

(3) Construct all pull-tabs so that, when offered for sale to the public, they are virtually opaque and free of security defects detectable by:

(a) High intensity lights; or

(b) Peeking; or

(c) Any other method; and

(4) Construct all pull-tabs, except banded and latex covered pull-tabs, using a two or three ply paper stock construction; and

(5) Make winning and losing sheets for each game using the same paper stock; and

(6) For all progressive pull-tab series, make winning and losing sheets for each game using the same paper stock at the same time as the series; and

(7) Conspicuously print the series number and their name, label, or trademark on the pull-tab so both are readily visible before opening the pull-tab; and

(8) Perforate or clean-cut the openings centered over the symbols or numbers to allow players to easily open pull-tabs while preventing pull-tabs from opening prematurely in normal handling. Perforate on both horizontal lines of the opening and either perforate or clean-cut the vertical or elliptical line where players grasp the tab for opening after bending the edge of a ticket down. Manufacturers may include information to show players how to open the pull-tab or remove the latex to determine the symbols or numbers; and

(9) Not repeat series numbers used on that same manufacturer's form number within a three-year period.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-19-069 (Order 615), § 230-16-035, filed 9/17/07, effective 1/1/08.]

RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-19-069 (Order 615), § 230-16-035, filed 9/17/07, effective 1/1/08.