R 432.1823 Primary, secondary, and reserve sets of gaming chips.

Rule 823. (1) Unless otherwise authorized by the board, each casino shall have a primary set of value chips, a separate secondary set of value chips, and a nonvalue chip reserve that conform to the color and design specification set forth in these rules. An approved secondary set of value chips and reserve nonvalue chips shall be placed into active play if the primary set is removed. (2) The secondary set of value chips shall have different secondary colors than the primary set of value chips. A secondary set of value chips is required for all denominations greater than $5.00. (3) A casino licensee shall have a nonvalue chip reserve for each color utilized in the casino and a design insert or symbol of the reserve chips shall be different from the nonvalue chips comprising the primary set. (4) A casino licensee shall remove the primary set of value chips from active play if any of the following provisions apply: (a) A determination is made by the casino licensee or a board agent that the casino gaming operation is receiving a significant number of counterfeit chips. (b) Any other impropriety or defect in the utilization of the primary set of chips makes removal of the primary set necessary. (c) The board directs. (5) If the primary set of value chips is removed from active play, then the casino licensee shall immediately notify the board as to the reason for the removal.