Approval of Bingo Paraphernalia

PURPOSE: This rule clarifies items that must be approved by the commission, the party responsible for getting approval, and the approval process. (1) Written approval from the commission shall be obtained prior to the delivery of any type of pull-tab game to any licensed supplier for sale to organizations licensed to conduct bingo in this state. (2) In order to obtain approval for a pull-tab game, the licensed manufacturer shall submit to the commission each pull-tab flare, one (1) winning pull-tab, one (1) losing pull-tab, a sheet displaying all symbols used in the game, and a payout (profit) sheet for each form of the pull-tab game. If the pull-tab is an event ticket game, play instructions shall also be submitted with the request for approval. In lieu of submitting actual products, the licensee may submit an electronic representation of the required submission information. (3) Licensed manufacturers shall submit to the commission all coin boards, excluding the actual coins and prizes, or legible artwork of the coin board, one (1) winning pull-tab, one (1) losing pull-tab, a sheet displaying all symbols used in the game, and a payout (profit) sheet. In lieu of submitting actual products, the licensee may submit an electronic representation of the required submission information. (4) No unapproved pull-tabs or coin boards shall be provided to, or be possessed or used by, any licensed bingo organization in this state. Bingo paper that does not meet the definition contained in section 313.005, RSMo, shall not be provided to, or be possessed or used by, any licensed bingo organization. Any such bingo paper that may be provided to or possessed by a licensed bingo organization is declared contraband. AUTHORITY: sections 313.020 and 313.065, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed May 6, 2003, effective Jan. 30, 2004. Amended: Filed July 28, 2010, effective Jan. 30, 2011. Amended: Filed June 25, 2015, effective Feb. 29, 2016. Amended: Filed June 30, 2016, effective Feb. 28, 2017. *Original authority: 313.020, RSMo 1981, amended 1993, 1994, 1996 and 313.065, RSMo 1981, amended 1993, 1995.