Inspection and Seizure of Machines

Inspection and Seizure of Machines. (a) The Commission has the right at all times to make an examination of any machine authorized by the Charitable Bingo Act. Such right of inspection includes immediate access to all machines and unlimited inspection of all machine parts. (b) The Commission shall be entitled to observe the removal and verify the counting of all monies contained in a machine. The Commission may remove and physically count the monies contained in a machine after giving the machine owner or its employee, agent, or representative the opportunity to be present during the process. (c) If a machine is constructed so that the four (4) mechanical meters required by these rules cannot be easily viewed and accurately read externally from the front of the machine, the key to the locked area housing the meters must be immediately available at the bingo location premises and provided to Commission personnel upon request. (d) The Commission may immediately cease the operation and use of any machine or device which is in violation of law, any rule of the Commission or when ceasing the operation and use of said machine is deemed to be in the best interest of the public. The Commission may seize and remove any such machine or device with the appropriate court order. (e) The Commission may remove a machine or parts from a machine for laboratory testing and analysis. When parts are removed, the Commission may seal any machine left on the premises of the bingo location pending completion of the Commission's investigation. The breaking of or the removal of the Commission's seal by any individual without approval may subject the licensee to seizure of the entire machine or machines in addition to other penalties provided for in these rules.