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  • WSR 06-22-047

    PROPOSED RULES

    GAMBLING COMMISSION


    [ Filed October 27, 2006, 8:43 a.m. ]

         Original Notice.

         Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 06-18-027.

         Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amendatory sections.

         Hearing Location(s): DoubleTree Guest Suites, 16500 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188, (206) 575-8220, on January 12, 2007, at 9:30 a.m.

         Date of Intended Adoption: January 12, 2007.

         Submit Written Comments to: Susan Arland, Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 42400, Olympia, WA 98504, e-mail Susana@wsgc.wa.gov, fax (360) 486-3625, by January 1, 2007.

         Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Shirley Corbett by January 1, 2007, TTY (360) 486-3637 or (360) 486-3447.

         Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: License fee increase: The proposed rule change would increase all licensing fees approximately 3% (which is within I-601 limits) effective June 30, 2007. Fees have not been increased since June 30, 2003.

         Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 9.46.070.

         Statute Being Implemented: Not applicable.

         Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

         Name of Proponent: Washington state gambling commission, governmental.

         Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Susan Arland, Rules Coordinator, Lacey, (360) 486-3466; Implementation: Rick Day, Director, Lacey, (360) 486-3446; and Enforcement: Sharon Reese, Deputy Director, Lacey, (360) 486-3452.

         No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. A small business economic impact statement has not been prepared pursuant to RCW 19.85.025, and/or the proposed rule change clarifies language of rules without changing the effect.

         A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. The Washington state gambling commission is not an agency that is statutorily required to prepare a cost-benefit analysis under RCW 34.05.328.

    October 25, 2006

    Susan Arland

    Rules Coordinator

    OTS-9262.1


    AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 417, filed 12/6/02, effective 6/30/03)

    WAC 230-04-202   Fees--Bona fide charitable/nonprofit organizations.   Bona fide charitable and nonprofit organizations shall submit the following fees to the commission when applying for gambling licenses, permits, miscellaneous changes, inspection services, or when assessed the cost of special investigation procedures by the commission:


    LICENSE TYPE DEFINITION FEE
    1. AMUSEMENT GAMES (Fee based on annual gross gambling receipts)
    *     Class A      Premises only $ ((54)) 55
         Class B Up to $ 10,000 $ ((54)) 55
         Class C Up to $ 25,000 $ ((294)) 303
         Class D Up to $ 50,000 $ ((472)) 487
         Class E Over $ 50,000 $ ((822)) 848

    * Allows a charitable or nonprofit organization to enter into a contract with Class "B" or above commercial amusement game licensee to locate and operate amusement games on their premises.
    2. BINGO GROUP
    (Fee based on annual gross

    gambling receipts)

    		 VARIANCE *
    Class A Up to $ 25,000 $ 1,000 $ ((54)) 55
    Class B Up to $ 75,000 $ 1,000 $ ((171)) 176
    Class C Up to $ 150,000 $ 2,000 $ ((350)) 361
    Class D Up to $ 350,000 $ 4,000 $ ((944)) 974
    Class E Up to $ 650,000 $ 8,000 $ ((1,590)) 1,642
    Class F Up to $ 1,500,000 $ 15,000 $ ((3,196)) 3,304
    Class G Up to $ 2,000,000 $ 23,000 $ ((4,612)) 4,766
    Class H Up to $ 3,000,000 $ 30,000 $ ((6,162)) 6,370
    Class I Up to $ 4,000,000 $ 38,000 $ ((7,700)) 7,960
    Class J Up to $ 5,000,000 $ 45,000 $ ((9,238)) 9,550
    Class K Up to $ 6,000,000 $ 53,000 $ ((10,364)) 10,714
    Class L Up to $ 7,000,000 $ 60,000 $ ((11,846)) 12,246
    Class M Up to $ 8,000,000 $ 65,000 $ ((13,330)) 13,780
    Class N Up to $ 9,000,000 $ 70,000 $ ((14,500)) 14,990
    Class O Up to $ 10,000,000 $ 75,000 $ ((16,000)) 16,540
    Class P Up to $ 11,000,000 $ 80,000 $ ((17,500)) 18,090
    Class Q Up to $ 12,000,000 $ 85,000 $ ((21,000)) 21,708
    Class R Up to $ 13,000,000 $ 90,000 $ ((24,000)) 24,810
    Class S Up to $ 14,000,000 $ 95,000 $ ((27,000)) 27,912
    * A licensee will be allowed a one-time variance for each license class without having to upgrade or pay the penalties set forth in WAC 230-04-260: Provided, That a licensee utilizing the variance shall be required to upgrade to the higher license class upon renewal.
    3. CARD GAMES
         Class A General (Fee to play charged) $ ((589)) 608
         Class B Limited card games - hearts, rummy, pitch, pinochle, and cribbage (Fee to play charged) $ ((171)) 176
         Class C Tournament only - no more than ten consecutive days per tournament

    $ ((54)) 55
         Class D General (No fee to play charged) $ ((54)) 55
    4. FUND-RAISING EVENT
         Class A One event - not more than 24 consecutive hours $ ((350)) 361
    First time applicant
    *Previously licensed applicant $ ((206)) 212
         Class B One event - not more than 72 consecutive hours $ ((589)) 608
    First time applicant
    *Previously licensed applicant $ ((361)) 373
         Class C Additional participant in joint event (not lead organization) $ ((171)) 176
         Class D Limited fund-raising event (one event - not more than six consecutive hours)
    First time applicant $ ((154)) 159
    **Previously licensed applicant $ ((103)) 106
         Class E Fund-Raising Event Equipment Distributor - rents or leases, equipment for fund-raising event or recreational gaming activity for no more than ten times per year*** $ ((233)) 240
         Class F Fund-Raising Event Equipment Distributor - rents or leases equipment for fund-raising event or recreational gaming activity more than ten times per year.

    $ ((589)) 608
    * Provides for a reduced fee when charitable and nonprofit organizations apply for an additional Class A or Class B fund-raising event.
    ** Provides for a fee reduction when charitable and nonprofit organizations apply for an additional Class D limited fund-raising event.
    *** Charitable and nonprofit organizations licensed to conduct fund-raising events may rent their equipment up to four occasions during the term of the license without getting licensed as a distributor.
    5. PUNCH BOARDS/PULL-TABS
    (Fee based on annual gross

    gambling receipts)

    		      VARIANCE*
         Class A Up to $ 50,000 $ 5,000 $ ((561)) 579
         Class B Up to $ 100,000 $ 5,000 $ ((1,002)) 1,034
         Class C Up to $ 200,000 $ 10,000 $ ((1,892)) 1,954
         Class D Up to $ 300,000 $ 10,000 $ ((2,750)) 2,842
         Class E Up to $ 400,000 $ 10,000 $ ((3,552)) 3,672
         Class F Up to $ 500,000 $ 10,000 $ ((4,288)) 4,432
         Class G Up to $ 600,000 $ 10,000 $ ((4,970)) 5,136
         Class H Up to $ 700,000 $ 10,000 $ ((5,594)) 5,782
         Class I Up to $ 800,000 $ 10,000 $ ((6,162)) 6,370
         Class J Up to $ 1,000,000 $ 20,000 $ ((6,986)) 7,222
         Class K Up to $ 1,250,000 $ 25,000 $ ((7,756)) 8,018
         Class L Up to $ 1,500,000 $ 25,000 $ ((8,470)) 8,756
         Class M .Up to $ 1,750,000 $ 25,000 $ ((9,058)) 9,364
         Class N Up to $ 2,000,000 $ 25,000 $ ((9,594)) 9,918
         Class O Up to $ 2,500,000 $ 30,000 $ ((10,542)) 10,898
         Class P Up to $ 3,000,000 $ 35,000 $ ((11,200)) 11,578
         Class Q Up to $ 4,000,000 $ 40,000 $ ((13,200)) 13,646
         Class R Up to $ 5,000,000 $ 50,000 $ ((15,000)) 15,506
         Class S Up to $ 6,000,000 $ 60,000 $ ((17,000)) 17,574
         Class T Up to $ 7,000,000 $ 70,000 $ ((19,000)) 19,642
         Class U Up to $ 8,000,000 $ 80,000 $ ((21,000)) 21,708
         Class V Over $ 8,000,000 $ 80,000 $ ((23,000)) 23,776

    * A licensee will be allowed a one-time variance for each license class without having to upgrade or pay the penalties set forth in WAC 230-04-260: Provided, That a licensee utilizing the variance shall be required to upgrade to the higher license class upon renewal.
    6. RAFFLES (Fee based on annual gross

    gambling receipts)
         Class A Up to $ 5,000 $ ((54)) 55
         Class B Up to $ 10,000 $ ((171)) 176
         Class C Up to $ 25,000 $ ((350)) 361
         Class D Up to $ 50,000 $ ((589)) 608
         Class E Up to $ 75,000 $ ((944)) 974
         Class F Over $ 75,000 $ ((1,414)) 1,460
    7. COMBINATION LICENSE
         CLASS A Allows gross gambling receipts of up to $ 25,000 from bingo, $ 7,500 from raffles, and $ 7,500 from amusement games, not to exceed $ 30,000 combined gross gambling receipts from all such activities. Allows general card games where no fee to play is charged. $ ((106)) 109
         CLASS B Allows gross gambling receipts of up to $ 60,000 from bingo, $ 15,000 from raffles, and $ 15,000 from amusement games, not to exceed $ 75,000 combined gross gambling receipts from all such activities. Allows general card games where no fee to play is charged.

    $ ((276)) 285
         CLASS C Allows gross gambling receipts of up to $ 125,000 from bingo, $ 30,000 from raffles, and $ 30,000 from amusement games, not to exceed $ 150,000 combined gross gambling receipts from all such activities. Allows general card games where no fee to play is charged. $ ((639)) 660
    8. SEPARATE PREMISES
    BINGO Per occasion

    (see WAC 230-04-300)

    		 $ 26
    9. PERMITS
    AGRICULTURAL

    FAIR-BINGO

    		 (See WAC 230-04-191) $ 26
    RECREATIONAL

    GAMING ACTIVITY

    (RGA)

    		 (See WAC 230-25-330

    and 230-02-505)

    		 $ ((54)) 55
    10. CHANGES
    NAME (See WAC 230-04-310) $ 26
    LOCATION (See WAC 230-04-320) $ 26
    FRE (Date or time)

    (See WAC 230-04-325)

    		$ 26
    LICENSE CLASS (See WAC 230-04-260) $ 26
    DUPLICATE

    LICENSE

    		 (See WAC 230-04-290) $ 26
    11. SPECIAL FEES
    INVESTIGATION (See WAC 230-04-240) As required
    REPLACEMENT IDENTI-

    FICATION STAMPS

    		 (See WAC 230-08-017) $ 26
    EXCEEDING LICENSE (See WAC 230-04-260) As required
    CLASS
    REVIEW, As required
    INSPECTION AND/OR

    EVALUATION OF EQUI-

    PMENT, PARAPHERNALIA,

    SERVICES, OR SCHEMES

    		 (See WAC 230-12-315)
    12. SIX-MONTH PAYMENT PLAN (See WAC 230-04-190) $ 26

    [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 03-01-031 (Order 417), § 230-04-202, filed 12/6/02, effective 6/30/03; 01-23-056, § 230-04-202, filed 11/20/01, effective 1/1/02; 01-05-019 (Order 399), § 230-04-202, filed 2/9/01, effective 3/12/01; 99-24-099 (Order 377), § 230-04-202, filed 11/30/99, effective 12/31/99; 98-21-010 (Order 366), § 230-04-202, filed 10/9/98, effective 11/9/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070(5). 97-23-053, § 230-04-202, filed 11/17/97, effective 6/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (5), (6), (11), (14). 97-14-012, § 230-04-202, filed 6/20/97, effective 7/21/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.116. 96-24-007 (Order 304), § 230-04-202, filed 11/21/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 95-02-003 and 94-23-093 (Order 260), § 230-04-202, filed 12/22/94 and 11/17/94, effective 1/22/95 and 1/1/95.]

    OTS-9282.1


    AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 417, filed 12/6/02, effective 6/30/03)

    WAC 230-04-203   Fees -- Commercial stimulant and other business organizations.   All persons seeking to operate gambling activities shall submit the following fees to the commission when applying for gambling licenses, permits, miscellaneous changes, inspection services, or when assessed the cost of special investigation procedures by the commission:


    LICENSE TYPE DEFINITION
    1. CARD GAMES
    Class B Up to five tables of limited card games - hearts, rummy, pitch, pinochle, and/or cribbage (Fee to play charged) $ ((175)) 180
    Class C Tournament only, no more than ten consecutive days per tournament.

    C-5 Up to five tables $ ((175)) 180
    C-10 Up to ten tables $ ((318)) 328
    C-15 Up to fifteen tables $ ((529)) 546
    Class D General - Up to five tables (No fee to play charged) $ ((55)) 56
    Class E *General (Fee to play charged)
    E-1 One table only $ ((422)) 436
    E-2 Up to two tables $ ((727)) 751
    E-3 Up to three tables $ ((1,210)) 1,250
    E-4 Up to four tables $ ((2,426)) 2,506
    E-5 Up to five tables $ ((3,650)) 3,772
    Additional tables up to a maximum of fifteen may be authorized for an additional per table fee of $ ((1,060)) 1,092.
    *In addition to the above initial license fee, the commission will assess all applicants/licensees the actual costs that exceed the license fee for conducting the initial investigation and inspection, any follow-up reviews or investigations involved in the approval of activities and schemes.
    Class F Enhanced card room activities endorsement - Includes alternative fee collections (per hand; pot rake) and use of player-supported jackpot schemes.
    Annual license fee $ ((1,590)) 1,642
    2. CARD GAMES - HOUSE-BANKED
    All tables within a card room operating any house-banked card game shall be licensed under this license class.
    *Annual license fee $ ((6,368)) 6,582
    Per table fee (up to fifteen tables) $ ((1,590)) 1,642
    *In addition to the above initial license fee, the commission will assess all applicants the actual costs that exceed the license fee for conducting the initial license investigation and premises inspection. Any post licensing follow-up reviews, inspections, internal control evaluations or subsequent phases of operation shall also be charged actual costs. Licensees will be evaluated and charged for these additional authorizations/phases on an individual case by case basis.
    3. COMMERCIAL

    AMUSEMENT

    GAMES

    		 (Fee based on annual gross

    gambling receipts)
    * Class A Premises only ** $ ((301/$ 137)) 310/$143
    Class B Up to $ 50,000 $ ((422)) 436
    Class C Up to $ 100,000 $ ((1,086)) 1,122
    Class D Up to $ 250,000 $ ((2,426)) 2,506
    Class E Up to $ 500,000 $ ((4,256)) 4,398
    Class F Up to $ 1,000,000 $ ((7,306)) 7,552
    Class G Over $ 1,000,000 $ ((9,140)) 9,448
    * Allows a business that is qualified under WAC 230-04-138 (1)(f), (g), (h), (i), or (j) to enter into a contract with a class "B" or above commercial amusement game licensee to locate and operate amusement games upon their premises.
    ** Provides for a fee reduction of $ 164 when: Renewing an annual license; applying for an additional license(s) at the same premises; and/or applying for multiple licenses at the same premises.
    4. PUNCH BOARDS/

    PULL-TABS

    		 (Fee based on annual gross

    gambling receipts)
    VARIANCE*
    Class A Up to $ 50,000 $ 5,000 $ ((577)) 596
    Class B Up to $ 100,000 $ 5,000 $ ((1,030)) 1,064
    Class C Up to $ 200,000 $ 10,000 $ ((1,942)) 2,006
    Class D Up to $ 300,000 $ 10,000 $ ((2,826)) 2,920
    Class E Up to $ 400,000 $ 10,000 $ ((3,650)) 3,772
    Class F Up to $ 500,000 $ 10,000 $ ((4,408)) 4,556
    Class G Up to $ 600,000 $ 10,000 $ ((5,108)) 5,280
    Class H Up to $ 700,000 $ 10,000 $ ((5,748)) 5,942
    Class I Up to $ 800,000 $ 10,000 $ ((6,332)) 6,546
    Class J Up to $ 1,000,000 $ 20,000 $ ((7,180)) 7,422
    Class K Up to $ 1,250,000 $ 25,000 $ ((7,970)) 8,238
    Class L Up to $ 1,500,000 $ 25,000 $ ((8,704)) 8,998
    Class M Up to $ 1,750,000 $ 25,000 $ ((9,310)) 9,624
    Class N Up to $ 2,000,000 $ 25,000 $ ((9,862)) 10,194
    Class O Up to $ 2,500,000 $ 30,000 $((10,836)) 11,202
    Class P Up to $ 3,000,000 $ 35,000 $((11,200)) 11,578
    Class Q Up to $ 4,000,000 $ 40,000 $((13,200)) 13,646
    Class R Up to $ 5,000,000 $ 50,000 $((15,000)) 15,506
    Class S Up to $ 6,000,000 $ 60,000 $((17,000)) 17,574
    Class T Up to $ 7,000,000 $ 70,000 $((19,000)) 19,642
    Class U Up to $ 8,000,000 $ 80,000 $((21,000)) 21,708
    Class V Over $ 8,000,000 $ 80,000 $((23,000)) 23,776
    * A licensee will be allowed a one-time variance for each license class without having to upgrade or pay the penalties set forth in WAC 230-04-260: Provided, That a licensee utilizing the variance shall be required to upgrade to the higher license class upon renewal.
    5. PUNCH BOARD AND PULL-TAB SERVICE BUSINESS
    (See WAC 230-04-133) *Initial application fee $ ((217)) 224
    Additional associate $ ((136)) 140
    Renewal $ ((53)) 54
    *Includes up to two associates.
    6. DISTRIBUTOR (Fee based on annual gross sales of gambling related supplies and equipment)
    (a) Class A Nonpunch board/pull-tab only $ ((605)) 625
    Class B Up to $ 250,000 $ ((1,210)) 1,250
    Class C Up to $ 500,000 $ ((1,818)) 1,878
    Class D Up to $ 1,000,000 $ ((2,426)) 2,506
    Class E Up to $ 2,500,000 $ ((3,160)) 3,266
    Class F Over $ 2,500,000 $ ((3,890)) 4,020
    In addition to the annual fee, the commission will assess all applicants the actual costs incurred in conducting the investigation and inspection necessary for initial certification.
    (b) FUND-RAISING

    EVENT EQUIPMENT

    DISTRIBUTOR
    Class A Rents or leases equipment for fund-raising event or recreational gaming activity up to 10 times per year. $ ((239)) 247
    Class B Rents or leases equipment for fund-raising event or recreational gaming activity more than 10 times per year. $ ((605)) 625
    7. GAMBLING SERVICE SUPPLIER
    (See WAC 230-04-119) $ ((630)) 651
    In addition to the annual fee, the commission will assess all applicants the actual costs incurred in conducting the investigation and inspection necessary for initial certification.
    A fee of $ 136 shall be charged for each new contract initiated by the gambling service supplier.
    8. LINKED BINGO PRIZE PROVIDER
    (See WAC 230-04-126) $ ((4,048)) 4,184
    9. MANUFACTURER (Fee based on annual gross sales of gambling related supplies and equipment)
    Class A Pull-tab dispensing devices only $ ((605)) 625
    Class B Up to $ 250,000 $ ((1,210)) 1,250
    Class C Up to $ 500,000 $ ((1,818)) 1,878
    Class D Up to $ 1,000,000 $ ((2,426)) 2,506
    Class E Up to $ 2,500,000 $ ((3,160)) 3,266
    Class F Over $ 2,500,000 $ ((3,890)) 4,020
    In addition to the annual fee, the commission will assess all applicants the actual costs incurred in conducting the investigation and inspection necessary for initial certification, quality control inspection for additional activities or product lines, compliance suitability evaluations, and renewal of licenses when travel cost is incurred to complete the investigation.
    10. PERMITS
    AGRICULTURAL FAIR/

    SPECIAL PROPERTY

    BINGO
    Class A One location and event only (See WAC 230-04-191) $ 26
    Class B Annual permit for specified different events and locations (See WAC 230-04-193)

    $((175)) 180
    RECREATIONAL

    GAMING ACTIVITY

    (RGA)

    		 (See WAC 230-02-505

    and 230-25-330)

    $ ((55)) 56
    MANUFACTURER'S SPECIAL SALES PERMIT (See WAC 230-04-115) *$ 211
    *The two hundred eleven dollar fee is nonrefundable, whether the sales permit is approved or not. In addition, an applicant may be assessed additional fees incurred to process and determine suitability.
    11. CHANGES
    NAME (See WAC 230-04-310) $ 26
    LOCATION (See WAC 230-04-320) $ 26
    BUSINESS (Same owners) $ ((55)) 56
    CLASSIFICATION (See WAC 230-04-340)
    LICENSE CLASS (See WAC 230-04-260) New class fee, less previous fee paid, plus

    $ 26
    DUPLICATE LICENSE (See WAC 230-04-290) $ 26
    CORPORATE STOCK/LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY SHARES/UNITS (See WAC 230-04-360) $ ((55)) 56
    LICENSE TRANSFERS (See WAC 230-04-125 and 230-04-340) $ ((55)) 56
    12. SPECIAL FEES
    INVESTIGATION (See WAC 230-04-240) As required
    IDENTIFICATION AND

    INSPECTION

    SERVICES STAMPS

    		 (See WAC 230-08-017) As required
    QUALITY CONTROL

    INSPECTION FEES

    		 (See WAC 230-30-030) As required
    REPLACEMENT OF

    IDENTIFICATION

    STAMPS

    		 (See WAC 230-30-017)

    $ 26
    EXCEEDING LICENSE

    CLASS

    		 (See WAC 230-04-260) As required
    REVIEW, INSPECTION

    AND/OR EVALUATION

    OF EQUIPMENT, PARA-

    PHERNALIA, SERVICES,

    OR SCHEMES

    		 (See WAC 230-12-315) As required
    SPECIAL SALES

    PERMITS

    		 (See WAC 230-04-115) As required
    ELECTRONIC CARD

    FACSIMILE TABLE

    IDENTIFICATION

    		 (See WAC 230-08-017) *$ 361.51
    STAMP

    		 *Annually, for each separate table
    13. SIX-MONTH

    PAYMENT PLAN

    		 (See WAC 230-04-190) $ 26

    [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 03-01-031 (Order 417), § 230-04-203, filed 12/6/02, effective 6/30/03; 01-23-056, § 230-04-203, filed 11/20/01, effective 1/1/02; 01-05-019 (Order 399), § 230-04-203, filed 2/9/01, effective 3/12/01; 00-15-039 (Order 385), § 230-04-203, filed 7/14/00, effective 1/1/01; 99-24-099 (Order 377), § 230-04-203, filed 11/30/99, effective 12/31/99; 98-21-010 (Order 366), § 230-04-203, filed 10/9/98, effective 11/9/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070(5). 97-23-053, § 230-04-203, filed 11/17/97, effective 6/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 (5), (6), (11), (14). 97-14-012, § 230-04-203, filed 6/20/97, effective 7/21/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.116. 96-24-007 (Order 304), § 230-04-203, filed 11/21/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 95-12-052, § 230-04-203, filed 6/2/95, effective 7/3/95; 95-02-003 and 94-23-007, § 230-04-203, filed 12/22/94 and 11/3/94, effective 1/22/95 and 1/1/95.]

    OTS-9263.1


    AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 456, filed 6/19/06, effective 7/20/06)

    WAC 230-04-204   Fees -- Individuals.   Individuals shall submit the following fees to the commission when applying for gambling licenses, permits, miscellaneous changes, or when assessed the cost of special investigation procedures by the commission:


    LICENSE TYPE DEFINITION FEE
    1. CHARITABLE OR NONPROFIT GAMBLING MANAGER Original $ ((171)) 176
    Renewal $ ((82)) 84
    Change of Employer $ ((82)) 84
    2. LINKED BINGO PRIZE PROVIDER REPRESENTATIVE Original $ ((239)) 247
    Renewal $ ((146)) 150
    3. COMMERCIAL GAMBLING MANAGER Original $ ((175)) 180
    Renewal $ ((84)) 86
    Change of Employer $ ((84)) 86
    4. DISTRIBUTOR'S OR GAMBLING SERVICES SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE Original $ ((239)) 247
    Renewal $ ((146)) 150
    5. MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE Original $ ((239)) 247
    Renewal $ ((146)) 150
    6. PUBLIC CARD ROOM EMPLOYEE
    CLASS A - Performs duties as defined in WAC 230-02-415 in a class E card room.
    Original $ ((175)) 180
    Renewal $ ((84)) 86
    CLASS B - Performs duties as defined in WAC 230-02-415 in enhanced and house-banked card rooms.
    Original, in-state $ ((237)) 245
    Original, out-of-state $ ((295)) 304
    Renewal $ ((146)) 150
    Transfer/Additional

    Employee/Conversion/

    Emergency Waiver Request

    		 $ ((57)) 58
    7. OTHER FEES
    CHANGE OF NAME (See WAC 230-04-310) $ 26
    DUPLICATE LICENSE (See WAC 230-04-290) $ 26
    OUT-OF-STATE RECORDS INQUIRY (See WAC 230-04-240) As required
    8. If a license expires while an individual is on active military service, the individual may apply to have their license reissued at the renewal fee. The application must be received within six months after completing their active military service. The applicant shall provide evidence of the completion date of active military service.

    [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 06-13-067 (Order 456), § 230-04-204, filed 6/19/06, effective 7/20/06; 03-01-031 (Order 417), § 230-04-204, filed 12/6/02, effective 6/30/03; 01-23-056, § 230-04-204, filed 11/20/01, effective 1/1/02; 01-05-019 (Order 399), § 230-04-204, filed 2/9/01, effective 3/12/01; 99-24-099 (Order 377), § 230-04-204, filed 11/30/99, effective 12/31/99; 98-21-010 (Order 366), § 230-04-204, filed 10/9/98, effective 11/9/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070(5). 97-23-053, § 230-04-204, filed 11/17/97, effective 6/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.116. 96-24-007 (Order 304), § 230-04-204, filed 11/21/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 96-09-070, § 230-04-204, filed 4/16/96, effective 7/1/96; 94-23-007, § 230-04-204, filed 11/3/94, effective 1/1/95.]

    OTS-9264.2


    AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 457, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08)

    WAC 230-05-020   Charitable or nonprofit organization fees.   Bona fide charitable and nonprofit organizations must pay the following fees to us when applying for gambling licenses, permits, miscellaneous changes, or inspection services:


    1. Amusement games


    License Annual Gross Gambling Receipts Fee
    Class A Premises only $((54)) 55
    Class B Up to $10,000 $((54)) 55
    Class C Up to $25,000 $((294)) 303
    Class D Up to $50,000 $((472)) 487
    Class E Over $50,000 $((822)) 848

    2. Bingo


    License Annual Gross Gambling Receipts Fee One Time Variance*
    Class A Up to $25,000 $((54)) 55 $1,000
    Class B Up to $75,000 $((171)) 176 $1,000
    Class C Up to $150,000 $((350)) 361 $2,000
    Class D Up to $350,000 $((944)) 974 $4,000
    Class E Up to $650,000 $((1,590)) 1,642 $8,000
    Class F Up to $1,500,000 $((3,196)) 3,304 $15,000
    Class G Up to $2,000,000 $((4,612)) 4,766 $23,000
    Class H Up to $3,000,000 $((6,162)) 6,370 $30,000
    Class I Up to $4,000,000 $((7,700)) 7,960 $38,000
    Class J Up to $5,000,000 $((9,238)) 9,550 $45,000
    Class K Up to $6,000,000 $((10,364)) 10,714 $53,000
    Class L Up to $7,000,000 $((11,846)) 12,246 $60,000
    Class M Up to $8,000,000 $((13,330)) 13,780 $65,000
    Class N Up to $9,000,000 $((14,500)) 14,990 $70,000
    Class O Up to $10,000,000 $((16,000)) 16,540 $75,000
    Class P Up to $11,000,000 $((17,500)) 18,090 $80,000
    Class Q Up to $12,000,000 $((21,000)) 21,708 $85,000
    Class R Up to $13,000,000 $((24,000)) 24,810 $90,000
    Class S Up to $14,000,000 $((27,000)) 27,912 $95,000
    *See chapter 230-06 WAC, Exceeding license class.

    3. Card games


    License Description Fee
    Class A Nonhouse-banked - fee to play $((589)) 608
    Class B Limited card games - hearts, rummy, pitch, pinochle, and cribbage - fee to play $((171)) 176
    Class C Tournament only - no more than thirty consecutive days per tournament $((54)) 55
    Class D Nonhouse-banked - no fee to play $((54)) 55

    4. Fund-raising event


    License Description Fee
    Class A One event - not more than 24 consecutive hours
    First time applicant $((350)) 361
    Previously licensed applicant $((206)) 212
    Class B One event - not more than 72 consecutive hours
    First time applicant $((589)) 608
    Previously licensed applicant $((361)) 373
    Class C Additional participant in joint event - not lead organization $((171)) 176
    Class D Limited fund-raising event - one event - not more than six consecutive hours
    First time applicant $((154)) 159
    Previously licensed applicant $((103)) 106
    Class E Fund-raising event equipment distributor - rents or leases equipment no more than ten times per year $((233)) 240
    Class F Fund-raising event equipment distributor - rents or leases equipment more than ten times per year $((589)) 608

    5. Punch boards/pull-tabs


    License Annual Gross Gambling Receipts Fee One Time Variance*
    Class A Up to $50,000 $((561)) 579 $5,000
    Class B Up to $100,000 $((1,002)) 1,034 $5,000
    Class C Up to $200,000 $((1,892)) 1,954 $10,000
    Class D Up to $300,000 $((2,750)) 2,842 $10,000
    Class E Up to $400,000 $((3,552)) 3,672 $10,000
    Class F Up to $500,000 $((4,288)) 4,432 $10,000
    Class G Up to $600,000 $((4,970)) 5,136 $10,000
    Class H Up to $700,000 $((5,594)) 5,782 $10,000
    Class I Up to $800,000 $((6,162)) 6,370 $10,000
    Class J Up to $1,000,000 $((6,986)) 7,222 $20,000
    Class K Up to $1,250,000 $((7,756)) 8,018 $25,000
    Class L Up to $1,500,000 $((8,470)) 8,756 $25,000
    Class M Up to $1,750,000 $((9,038)) 9,364 $25,000
    Class N Up to $2,000,000 $((9,594)) 9,918 $25,000
    Class O Up to $2,500,000 $((10,542)) 10,898 $30,000
    Class P Up to $3,000,000 $((11,200)) 11,578 $35,000
    Class Q Up to $4,000,000 $((13,200)) 13,646 $40,000
    Class R Up to $5,000,000 $((15,000)) 15,506 $50,000
    Class S Up to $6,000,000 $((17,000)) 17,574 $60,000
    Class T Up to $7,000,000 $((19,000)) 19,642 $70,000
    Class U Up to $8,000,000 $((21,000)) 21,708 $80,000
    Class V Over $8,000,000 $((23,000)) 23,776 $80,000
    *See chapter 230-06 WAC, Exceeding license class.

    6. Raffles


    License Annual Gross Gambling Receipts Fee
    Class A Up to $5,000 $((54)) 55
    Class B Up to $10,000 $((171)) 176
    Class C Up to $25,000 $((350)) 361
    Class D Up to $50,000 $((589)) 608
    Class E Up to $75,000 $((944)) 974
    Class F Over $75,000 $((1,414)) 1,460

    7. Combination license


    License Description Fee
    Class A Allows gross gambling receipts of up to $25,000 from bingo, $7,500 from raffles, and $7,500 from amusement games, not to exceed $30,000 combined gross gambling receipts from all such activities. Allows Class D card games. $((106)) 109
    Class B Allows gross gambling receipts of up to $60,000 from bingo, $15,000 from raffles, and $15,000 from amusement games, not to exceed $75,000 combined gross gambling receipts from all such activities. Allows Class D card games. $((276)) 285
    Class C Allows gross gambling receipts of up to $125,000 from bingo, $30,000 from raffles, and $30,000 from amusement games, not to exceed $150,000 combined gross gambling receipts from all such activities. Allows Class D card games. $((639)) 660

    8. Special property bingo


    Once annually $26

    9. Permits


    Recreational gaming activity $((54)) 55

    10. Changes


    Type Fee
    Name $26
    Location $26
    Fund-raising event date or time $26
    License class $26
    Duplicate license $26

    11. Other fees


    Type Fee
    Replacement identification stamps $26
    Failing to apply for license class upgrade Up to fifty percent of the difference between our fees for the licensee's present license class and the new license class or one thousand dollars, whichever is less, plus $26
    Review, inspection and/or evaluation of equipment, paraphernalia, services, or schemes Deposit and fees as required

    12. Two part payment plan participation


    Annual participation $26

    [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 06-07-157 (Order 457), § 230-05-020, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]


    AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 457, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08)

    WAC 230-05-025   Commercial stimulant fees.   All commercial stimulant license applicants must pay the following fees to us when applying for gambling licenses:


    1. Card games - Nonhouse-banked

        

    License Description Fee
    Class B Up to five tables of limited card games - hearts, rummy, pitch, pinochle, and/or cribbage - fee to play $((175)) 180
    Class C Tournament only, no more than thirty consecutive days per tournament
    C-5 Up to five tables $((175)) 180
    C-10 Up to ten tables $((318)) 328
    C-15 Up to fifteen tables $((529)) 546
    Class D Up to five tables - no fee to play $((55)) 56
    Class E Fee to play
    E-1 One table only $((422)) 436
    E-2 Up to two tables $((727)) 751
    E-3 Up to three tables $((1,210)) 1,250
    E-4 Up to four tables $((2,426)) 2,506
    E-5 Up to five tables $((3,650)) 3,772
    Additional tables Per table - up to a maximum of fifteen $((1,060)) 1,092
    Class F Endorsement/upgrade of Class E includes permission to use alternative fee collections and use of player-supported jackpots $((1,590)) 1,642

    2. Card games - House-banked


         All tables within a card room operating any house-banked card game must be licensed under this license class.


    License Fee
    Annual $((6,368)) 6,582
    Additional fee per table - up to fifteen tables $((1,590)) 1,642

    3. Punch boards and pull-tabs


    License Annual Gross Gambling Receipts Fee One Time Variance*
    Class A Up to $50,000 $((577)) 596 $5,000
    Class B Up to $100,000 $((1,030)) 1,064 $5,000
    Class C Up to $200,000 $((1,942)) 2,006 $10,000
    Class D Up to $300,000 $((2,826)) 2,920 $10,000
    Class E Up to $400,000 $((3,650)) 3,772 $10,000
    Class F Up to $500,000 $((4,408)) 4,556 $10,000
    Class G Up to $600,000 $((5,108)) 5,280 $10,000
    Class H Up to $700,000 $((5,748)) 5,942 $10,000
    Class I Up to $800,000 $((6,332)) 6,546 $10,000
    Class J Up to $1,000,000 $((7,180)) 7,422 $20,000
    Class K Up to $1,250,000 $((7,970)) 8,238 $25,000
    Class L Up to $1,500,000 $((8,704)) 8,998 $25,000
    Class M Up to $1,750,000 $((9,310)) 9,624 $25,000
    Class N Up to $2,000,000 $((9,862)) 10,194 $25,000
    Class O Up to $2,500,000 $((10,836)) 11,202 $30,000
    Class P Up to $3,000,000 $((11,200)) 11,578 $35,000
    Class Q Up to $4,000,000 $((13,200)) 13,646 $40,000
    Class R Up to $5,000,000 $((15,000)) 15,506 $50,000
    Class S Up to $6,000,000 $((17,000)) 17,574 $60,000
    Class T Up to $7,000,000 $((19,000)) 19,642 $70,000
    Class U Up to $8,000,000 $((21,000)) 21,708 $80,000
    Class V Over $8,000,000 $((23,000)) 23,776 $80,000
    *See chapter 230-06 WAC, Exceeding license class.

    [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 06-07-157 (Order 457), § 230-05-025, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]


    AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 457, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08)

    WAC 230-05-030   Fees for other businesses.   All other business license applicants must pay the following fees to us when applying for gambling licenses, miscellaneous changes, or inspection services:


    1. Commercial amusement games


    License Annual Gross Gambling Receipts Fee
    Class A Premises only *$((301/$137)) 310/$143
    Class B Up to $50,000 $((422)) 436
    Class C Up to $100,000 $((1,086)) 1,122
    Class D Up to $250,000 $((2,426)) 2,506
    Class E Up to $500,000 $((4,256)) 4,398
    Class F Up to $1,000,000 $((7,306)) 7,552
    Class G Over $1,000,000 $((9,140)) 9,448
    *We reduce the license fee by $164 when you apply for additional licenses at the same business premises, apply for multiple licenses at the same business premises, or a licensee is renewing an annual license.

    2. Distributor


    License Annual Gross Sales Fee
    Class A Nonpunch board/pull-tab only $((605)) 625
    Class B Up to $250,000 $((1,210)) 1,250
    Class C Up to $500,000 $((1,818)) 1,878
    Class D Up to $1,000,000 $((2,426)) 2,506
    Class E Up to $2,500,000 $((3,160)) 3,266
    Class F Over $2,500,000 $((3,890)) 4,020

    3. Fund-raising event equipment distributor


    License Description Fee
    Class A Rents or leases equipment for fund-raising event or recreational gaming activity up to 10 times per year. $((239)) 247
    Class B Rents or leases equipment for fund-raising event or recreational gaming activity more than 10 times per year. $((603)) 625

    4. Gambling service supplier


    License Fee
    Annual $((630)) 651
    Financing, consulting, and management contract review $136

    5. Linked bingo prize provider


    License Fee
    Annual $((4,048)) 4,184

    6. Manufacturer


    License Annual Gross Sales Fee
    Class A Pull-tab dispensing devices only $((605)) 625
    Class B Up to $250,000 $((1,210)) 1,250
    Class C Up to $500,000 $((1,818)) 1,878
    Class D Up to $1,000,000 $((2,426)) 2,506
    Class E Up to $2,500,000 $((3,160)) 3,266
    Class F Over $2,500,000 $((3,890)) 4,020

    7. Permits


    Type Description Fee
    Agricultural fair One location and event only $26
    Agricultural fair annual permit Annual permit for specified different events and locations $((175)) 180
    Recreational gaming activity $((55)) 56
    Manufacturer's special sales permit $211
    Punch board and pull-tab service business permit Initial application fee $217
    Punch board and pull-tab service business permit Renewal $53

    8. Changes


    Application Description Fee
    Name $26
    Location $26
    Business classification Same owners $((55)) 56
    Exceeding license class New class fee, less previous fee paid, plus $26
    Duplicate license $26
    Corporate stock/limited liability company shares/units $((55)) 56
    License transfers $((55)) 56

    9. Other fees


    Type Fee
    Defective punch board/pull-tab cost recovery fees Up to $100
    Failing to apply for license class upgrade Up to fifty percent of the difference between our fees for the licensee's present license class and the new license class or one thousand dollars, whichever is less, plus $26
    Review of gambling equipment, supplies, services, or games Cost reimbursement

    10. Identification stamps


    Type Fee
    (a) Punch boards and pull-tabs
    (i) Standard Wagers fifty cents and below $.27
    Wagers over fifty cents $1.05
    (ii) Progressive jackpot pull-tab series Per series $10.60
    (iii) Pull-tab series with carry-over jackpots Per series $1.05
    (b) Pull-tab dispensing devices
    (i) Mechanical and electro-mechanical $.27
    (ii) Electronic Dispensing devices that require initial and ongoing evaluation of electronic components or functions, such as reading encoded data on pull-tabs, accounting for income or prizes $106.17 annually
    Replacement of identification stamps $26
    (c) Disposable bingo cards
    (i) Single game sets of individual cards or sheets of cards $.27
    (ii) Multigame card packets $1.16
    (iii) Cards used to play for linked bingo prizes Fee per 250 cards $.42
    (iv) Cards used to play for linked bingo prizes Fee per 5,000 cards $8.49
    (d) Coin or token-activated amusement games
    Annually - operated at any Class A amusement game license location $26.53
    (e) Electronic bingo card daubers
    Annual $10.60
    (f) Electronic card facsimile table
    Annual $361.51

    11. Two-part payment plan participation


    Annual participation $26

    [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 06-07-157 (Order 457), § 230-05-030, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]


    AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 600, filed 6/19/06, effective 1/1/08)

    WAC 230-05-035   Individuals license fees.   Individuals must pay the following fees to us when they apply for gambling licenses, permits, miscellaneous changes:


    1. Charitable or nonprofit gambling manager


    License Fee
    Original $((171)) 176
    Renewal $((82)) 84
    Change of employer $((82)) 84

    2. Linked bingo prize provider representative


    License Fee
    Original $((239)) 247
    Renewal $((146)) 150

    3. Commercial gambling manager


    License Fee
    Original $((175)) 180
    Renewal $((84)) 86
    Change of employer $((84)) 86

    4. Distributor's or gambling services supplier's representative


    License Fee
    Original $((239)) 247
    Renewal $((146)) 150

    5. Manufacturer's representative


    License Fee
    Original $((239)) 247
    Renewal $((146)) 150

    6. Public card room employee


    License Fee
    Class A - Performs card room employee duties in a Class E card room
    Original $((175)) 180
    Renewal $((84)) 86
    Class B - Performs card room employee duties in enhanced and house-banked card rooms
    Original, in-state $((237)) 245
    Original, out-of-state $((295)) 304
    Renewal $((146)) 150
    Transfer/additional employee/conversion/emergency waiver request $((57)) 58

    7. Other fees


    Change of name $26
    Duplicate license $26

    8. Military personnel returning from service


    If a license expires while an individual is on active military service, the individual may apply to have their license reissued at the renewal fee. The application must be received within six months after completing their active military service. The applicant must provide evidence of the completion date of active military service.

    [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 06-13-069 (Order 600), § 230-05-035, filed 6/19/06, effective 1/1/08; 06-07-157 (Order 457), § 230-05-035, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]

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Effective Date:
6/30/2007
Rules:
230-04-202
230-04-260
230-04-300
230-04-191
230-25-330
230-02-505
230-04-310
230-04-320
230-04-325
230-04-290
230-04-240
230-08-017
230-12-315
230-04-190
94-23-093
230-04-203
230-04-138
230-04-133
230-04-119
230-04-126
230-04-193
230-04-115
230-04-340
230-04-360
230-04-125
230-30-030
230-30-017
94-23-007
230-04-204
230-02-415
230-05-020
230-06
230-05-025
230-05-030
230-05-035