WAC 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.