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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts. › 67.38.110 - Issuance of general obligation bonds—Maturity—Excess levies.

RCW 67.38.110
Issuance of general obligation bonds—Maturity—Excess levies.
To carry out the purpose of this chapter, any cultural arts, stadium and convention district shall have the power to issue general obligation bonds for capital purposes only, not to exceed an amount, together with any outstanding nonvoter approved general obligation indebtedness equal to three-eighths of one percent of the value of taxable property within such district, as the term "value of taxable property" is defined in RCW 39.36.015. A cultural arts, stadium and convention district is additionally authorized to issue general obligation bonds for capital purposes only, together with any outstanding general obligation indebtedness, not to exceed an amount equal to three-fourths of one percent of the value of the taxable property within the district, as the term "value of taxable property" is defined in RCW 39.36.015, and to provide for the retirement thereof by excess levies when the voters approve a ballot proposition providing for both the bond issuance and imposition of such levies at a special election called for that purpose in the manner prescribed by section 6, Article VIII and section 2, Article VII of the Constitution and by RCW 84.52.056. Elections shall be held as provided in RCW 39.36.050. General obligation bonds may not be issued with maturities in excess of forty years. Such bonds shall be issued and sold in accordance with chapter 39.46 RCW.
[ 1984 c 186 § 57; 1983 c 167 § 169; 1982 1st ex.s. c 22 § 11.]
NOTES:
Purpose—1984 c 186: See note following RCW 39.46.110.
Liberal construction—Severability—1983 c 167: See RCW 39.46.010 and note following.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts. › 67.38.115 - Community revitalization financing—Public improvements.

RCW 67.38.115
Community revitalization financing—Public improvements.
In addition to other authority that a cultural arts, stadium, and convention center district possesses, a cultural arts, stadium, and convention center district may provide any public improvement as defined under RCW 39.89.020, but this additional authority is limited to participating in the financing of the public improvements as provided under RCW 39.89.050.
This section does not limit the authority of a cultural arts, stadium, and convention center district to otherwise participate in the public improvements if that authority exists elsewhere.
[ 2001 c 212 § 20.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts. › 67.38.120 - Revenue bonds—Issuance, sale, term, payment.

RCW 67.38.120
Revenue bonds—Issuance, sale, term, payment.
(1) To carry out the purposes of this chapter, the cultural arts, stadium and convention district shall have the power to issue revenue bonds: PROVIDED, That the district governing body shall create or have created a special fund or funds for the sole purpose of paying the principal of and interest on the bonds of each such issue, into which fund or funds the governing body may obligate the district to pay such amounts of the gross revenue of all or any part of the facilities constructed, acquired, improved, repaired or replaced pursuant to this chapter, as the governing body shall determine: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the principal of and interest on such bonds shall be payable only out of such special fund or funds, and the owners of such bonds shall have a lien and charge against the gross revenue pledged to such fund. Such bonds may be in any form, including bearer bonds or registered bonds as provided in RCW 39.46.030.
The governing body of a district shall have such further powers and duties in carrying out the purposes of this chapter as provided in RCW 67.28.160.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, such bonds may be issued and sold in accordance with chapter 39.46 RCW.
[ 1983 c 167 § 170; 1982 1st ex.s. c 22 § 12.]
NOTES:
Liberal construction—Severability—1983 c 167: See RCW 39.46.010 and note following.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts. › 67.38.140 - Contribution of sums for limited purposes.

RCW 67.38.140
Contribution of sums for limited purposes.
The county or counties and each component city included in the district collecting or planning to collect the hotel/motel tax under chapter 67.28 RCW may contribute such revenue in such manner as shall be agreed upon between them, consistent with this chapter and chapter 67.28 RCW.
[ 1997 c 452 § 18; 1982 1st ex.s. c 22 § 14.]
NOTES:
Intent—Severability—1997 c 452: See notes following RCW 67.28.080.
Savings—1997 c 452: See note following RCW 67.28.181.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts. › 67.38.150 - Treasurer and auditor—Bond—Duties—Funds—Depositaries.

RCW 67.38.150
Treasurer and auditor—Bond—Duties—Funds—Depositaries.
Unless the cultural arts, stadium and convention district governing body, by resolution, designates some other person having experience in financial or fiscal matters as treasurer of the district, the treasurer of the county in which a cultural arts, stadium and convention district is located shall be ex officio treasurer of the district: PROVIDED, That in the case of a multicounty cultural arts, stadium and convention district, the county treasurer of the county with the greatest amount of area within the district shall be the ex officio treasurer of the district. The district may, and if the treasurer is not a county treasurer shall, require a bond for such treasurer with a surety company authorized to do business in the state of Washington, in an amount and under the terms and conditions as agreed to by the district, by resolution, in such amount from time to time which will protect the authority against loss. The premium on any such bond shall be paid by the authority.
All district funds shall be paid to the treasurer and shall be disbursed by the treasurer only on warrants issued by an auditor appointed by the district, upon orders or vouchers approved by the governing body. The treasurer shall establish a "cultural arts, stadium and convention fund," into which shall be paid district funds as provided in RCW 67.38.140 and the treasurer shall maintain such special funds as may be created by the governing body into which said treasurer shall place all moneys as the governing body may, by resolution, direct.
If the treasurer of the district is a treasurer of the county, all district funds shall be deposited with the county depositary under the same restrictions, contracts, and security as provided for county depositaries; the county auditor of such county shall keep the records of the receipts and disbursements, and shall draw, and such county treasurer shall honor and pay all warrants, which shall be approved before issuance and payment as directed by the district.
[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 22 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts. › 67.38.160 - Dissolution and liquidation.

RCW 67.38.160
Dissolution and liquidation.
A cultural arts, stadium and convention district established in accordance with this chapter shall be dissolved and its affairs liquidated by either of the following methods:
(1) When so directed by a majority of persons in the district voting on such question. An election placing such question before the voters may be called in the following manner:
(a) By resolution of the cultural arts, stadium and convention district governing authority;
(b) By resolution of the county legislative body or bodies with the concurrence therein by resolution of the city council of a component city; or
(c) By petition calling for such election signed by at least ten percent of the qualified voters residing within the district filed with the auditor of the county wherein the largest portion of the district is located. The auditor shall examine the same and certify to the sufficiency of the signatures thereon: PROVIDED, That to be validated, signatures must have been collected within a ninety-day period as designated by the petition sponsors.
With dissolution of the district, any outstanding obligations and bonded indebtedness of the district shall be satisfied or allocated by mutual agreement to the county or counties and component cities of the cultural arts, stadium and convention district.
(2) By submission of a petition signed by at least two-thirds of the legislative bodies who have representatives on the district governing body for an order of dissolution to the superior court of a county of the district. All of the signatures must have been collected within one hundred twenty days of the date of submission to the court. The procedures for dissolution provided in RCW 53.48.030 through 53.48.120 shall apply, except that the balance of any assets, after payment of all costs and expenses, shall be divided among the county or counties and component cities of the district on a per capita basis. Any duties to be performed by a county official pursuant to RCW 53.48.030 through 53.48.120 shall be performed by the relevant official of the county in which the petition for dissolution is filed.
[ 1999 c 254 § 1; 1982 1st ex.s. c 22 § 16.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.42 - Amusement Rides. › 67.42.010 - Definitions.

RCW 67.42.010
Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Amusement structure" means electrical or mechanical devices or combinations of devices operated for revenue and to provide amusement or entertainment to viewers or audiences at carnivals, fairs, or amusement parks. "Amusement structure" also means a bungee jumping device regardless of where located. "Amusement structure" does not include games in which a member of the public must perform an act, nor concessions at which customers may make purchases.
(2) "Amusement ride" means any vehicle, boat, bungee jumping device, or other mechanical device moving upon or within a structure, along cables or rails, through the air by centrifugal force or otherwise, or across water, that is used to convey one or more individuals for amusement, entertainment, diversion, or recreation. "Amusement ride" includes, but is not limited to, devices commonly known as skyrides, ferris wheels, carousels, parachute towers, tunnels of love, bungee jumping devices, and roller coasters. "Amusement ride" does not include: (a) Conveyances for persons in recreational winter sports activities such as ski lifts, ski tows, j-bars, t-bars, and similar devices subject to regulation under *chapter 70.88 RCW; (b) any single-passenger coin-operated ride that is manually, mechanically, or electrically operated and customarily placed in a public location and that does not normally require the supervision or services of an operator; (c) nonmechanized playground equipment, including but not limited to, swings, seesaws, stationary spring-mounted animal features, rider-propelled merry-go-rounds, climbers, slides, trampolines, and physical fitness devices; or (d) water slides.
(3) "Department" means the department of labor and industries.
(4) "Insurance policy" means an insurance policy written by an insurer authorized to do business in this state under Title 48 RCW.
[ 1993 c 203 § 2; 1985 c 262 § 1.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: Chapter 70.88 RCW was recodified as chapter 79A.40 RCW pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
Findings—Intent—1993 c 203: "(1) The legislature finds that:
Bungee jumping is growing in popularity as a new source of entertainment for the citizens of this state;
Individuals have suffered serious injuries in states where the regulation of this activity was minimal or nonexistent; and
The potential for harm to individuals participating in this activity likely increases in the absence of state regulation of these activities.
(2) It is the intent of the legislature to require bungee jumping operations to be regulated by the state to the extent necessary to protect the health and safety of individuals participating in this activity." [ 1993 c 203 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.42 - Amusement Rides. › 67.42.020 - Requirements—Operation of amusement ride or structure—Bungee jumping device inspection.

RCW 67.42.020
Requirements—Operation of amusement ride or structure—Bungee jumping device inspection.
Before operating any amusement ride or structure, the owner or operator shall:
(1) Obtain a permit pursuant to RCW 67.42.030;
(2) Have the amusement ride or structure inspected for safety at least once annually by an insurer, a person with whom the insurer has contracted, or a person who meets the qualifications set by the department and obtain from the insurer or person a written certificate that the inspection has been made and that the amusement ride or structure meets the standards for coverage and is covered by the insurer as required by subsection (3) of this section. A bungee jumping device, including, but not limited to, the crane, tower, balloon or bridge, person lift basket, platforms, bungee cords, end attachments, anchors, carabiners or locking devices, harnesses, landing devices, and additional ride operation hardware shall be inspected for safety prior to beginning operation and annually by an insurer, a person with whom the insurer has contracted, or a person authorized by the department to inspect bungee jumping devices. The operator of the bungee jumping device shall obtain a written certificate which states that the required inspection has been made and the bungee jumping device meets the standards for coverage and is covered by the insurer as required by subsection (3) of this section;
(3) Have and keep in effect an insurance policy in an amount not less than one million dollars per occurrence insuring: (a) The owner or operator; and (b) any municipality or county on whose property the amusement ride or structure stands, or any municipality or county which has contracted with the owner or operator against liability for injury to persons arising out of the use of the amusement ride or structure;
(4) File with the department the inspection certificate and insurance policy required by this section; and
(5) File with each sponsor, lessor, landowner, or other person responsible for an amusement structure or ride being offered for use by the public a certificate stating that the insurance required by subsection (3) of this section is in effect.
[ 1993 c 203 § 3; 1986 c 86 § 1; 1985 c 262 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—1993 c 203: See note following RCW 67.42.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.42 - Amusement Rides. › 67.42.025 - Inspections and inspectors—Comparable regulation and comparable qualification.

RCW 67.42.025
Inspections and inspectors—Comparable regulation and comparable qualification.
(1) An amusement ride that has been inspected in any state, territory, or possession of the United States that, in the discretion of the department, has a level of regulation comparable to this chapter, shall be deemed to meet the inspection requirement of this chapter.
(2) An amusement ride inspector who is authorized to inspect amusement rides in any state, territory, or possession of the United States, who, in the discretion of the department, has a level of qualifications comparable to those required under this chapter, shall be deemed qualified to inspect amusement rides under this chapter.
[ 1986 c 86 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.42 - Amusement Rides. › 67.42.030 - Permit—Application—Decal.

RCW 67.42.030
Permit—Application—Decal.
(1) Application for an operating permit to operate an amusement ride or structure shall be made on an annual basis by the owner or operator of the amusement ride or structure. The application shall be made on forms prescribed by the department and shall include the certificate required by RCW 67.42.020(2).
(2) The department shall issue a decal with each permit. The decal shall be affixed on or adjacent to the control panel of the amusement ride or structure in a location visible to the patrons of the ride or structure.
[ 1985 c 262 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.42 - Amusement Rides. › 67.42.040 - Permit—Duration—Material modification of ride or structure—Bungee jumping device replacement, movement, purchase.

RCW 67.42.040
Permit—Duration—Material modification of ride or structure—Bungee jumping device replacement, movement, purchase.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section or unless a shorter period is specified by the department, permits issued under RCW 67.42.030 are valid for a one-year period.
(2) If an amusement ride or structure is materially rebuilt or materially modified so as to change the original action of the amusement ride or structure, the amusement ride or structure shall be subject to a new inspection under RCW 67.42.020 and the owner or operator shall apply for a new permit under RCW 67.42.030.
(3) If an amusement ride or structure for which a permit has been issued pursuant to RCW 67.42.030 is moved and installed in another place but is not materially rebuilt or materially modified so as to change the original action of the amusement ride or structure, no new permit is required prior to the expiration of the permit.
(4) A bungee jumping device or a part of a device, including, but not limited to, the crane, person lift basket, mobile crane, balloon or balloon basket, anchor or anchor attachment structure, or landing device, that is replaced shall be reinspected by an insurer, a person with whom the insurer has contracted, or by a person authorized by the department to inspect bungee jumping devices, and the owner or operator of the device shall apply for a new permit under RCW 67.42.030.
(5) A bungee jumping operator shall have any bungee jumping device or structure that is moved and installed in another location reinspected by an insurer, a person with whom the insurer has contracted, or a person authorized by the department to inspect bungee jumping devices before beginning operation.
(6) Any new operator who purchases an existing bungee jumping device or structure must have the bungee jumping device inspected and permitted as required under RCW 67.42.020 before beginning operation.
[ 1993 c 203 § 4; 1985 c 262 § 4.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—1993 c 203: See note following RCW 67.42.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.42 - Amusement Rides. › 67.42.050 - Rules—Orders to cease operation—Administrative proceedings.

RCW 67.42.050
Rules—Orders to cease operation—Administrative proceedings.
(1) The department shall adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW to administer this chapter. Such rules may exempt amusement rides or structures otherwise subject to this chapter if the amusement rides or structures are located on lands owned by [the] United States government or its agencies and are required to comply with federal safety standards at least equal to those under this chapter.
(2) The department may order in writing the cessation of the operation of an amusement ride or structure for which no valid permit is in effect or for which the owner or operator does not have an insurance policy as required by RCW 67.42.020.
(3) All proceedings relating to permits or orders to cease operation under this chapter shall be conducted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 1985 c 262 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.42 - Amusement Rides. › 67.42.060 - Fees.

RCW 67.42.060
Fees.
(1) The department may charge a reasonable fee not to exceed ten dollars for each permit issued under RCW 67.42.030. All fees collected by the department under this chapter shall be deposited in the state general fund. This subsection does not apply to permits issued under RCW 67.42.030 to operate a bungee jumping device.
(2) The department may charge a reasonable fee not to exceed one hundred dollars for each permit issued under RCW 67.42.030 to operate a bungee jumping device. Fees collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the state general fund for appropriation for the permitting and inspection of bungee jumping devices under this chapter.
[ 1993 c 203 § 5; 1985 c 262 § 6.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—1993 c 203: See note following RCW 67.42.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.42 - Amusement Rides. › 67.42.070 - Penalty.

RCW 67.42.070
Penalty.
Any person who operates an amusement ride or structure without complying with the requirements of this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 1985 c 262 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.42 - Amusement Rides. › 67.42.080 - Counties and municipalities—Supplemental ordinances.

RCW 67.42.080
Counties and municipalities—Supplemental ordinances.
Nothing contained in this chapter prevents a county or municipality from adopting and enforcing ordinances which relate to the operation of amusement rides or structures and supplement the provisions of this chapter.
[ 1985 c 262 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.42 - Amusement Rides. › 67.42.090 - Bungee jumping—Permission.

RCW 67.42.090
Bungee jumping—Permission.
(1) Bungee jumping from a publicly owned bridge or publicly owned land is allowed only if permission has been granted by the government body that has jurisdiction over the bridge or land.
(2) Bungee jumping into publicly owned waters is allowed only if permission has been granted by the government body that has jurisdiction over the body of water.
(3) Bungee jumping from a privately owned bridge is allowed only if permission has been granted by the owner of the bridge.
[ 1993 c 203 § 6.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—1993 c 203: See note following RCW 67.42.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.42 - Amusement Rides. › 67.42.901 - Effective date—1985 c 262.

RCW 67.42.901
Effective date—1985 c 262.
This act shall take effect on January 1, 1986.
[ 1985 c 262 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.010 - Definitions.

RCW 67.70.010
Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter:
(1) "Commission" means the state lottery commission established by this chapter;
(2) "Director" means the director of the state lottery established by this chapter;
(3) "Lottery" or "state lottery" means the lottery established and operated pursuant to this chapter;
(4) "Online game" means a lottery game in which a player pays a fee to a lottery retailer and selects a combination of digits, numbers, or symbols, type and amount of play, and receives a computer-generated ticket with those selections, and the lottery separately draws or selects the winning combination or combinations;
(5) "Shared game lottery" means any lottery activity in which the commission participates under written agreement between the commission, on behalf of the state, and any other state or states.
[ 2002 c 349 § 1; 1994 c 218 § 3; 1987 c 511 § 1; 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1994 c 218: See note following RCW 9.46.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.030 - State lottery commission created—Membership—Terms—Vacancies—Chair—Quorum.

RCW 67.70.030
State lottery commission created—Membership—Terms—Vacancies—Chair—Quorum.
There is created the state lottery commission to consist of five members appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. Of the initial members, one shall serve a term of two years, one shall serve a term of three years, one shall serve a term of four years, one shall serve a term of five years, and one shall serve a term of six years. Their successors, all of whom shall be citizen members appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate, upon being appointed and qualified, shall serve six-year terms. No member of the commission who has served a full six-year term is eligible for reappointment. In case of a vacancy, it shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired portion of the term in which the vacancy occurs.
The governor shall designate one member of the commission to serve as chair at the governor's pleasure.
A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
[ 2012 c 117 § 306; 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.042 - Scratch games—Baseball stadium construction.

RCW 67.70.042
Scratch games—Baseball stadium construction.
The lottery commission shall conduct at least two but not more than four scratch games with sports themes per year. These games are intended to generate additional moneys sufficient to cover the distributions under *RCW 67.70.240(4).
[ 1997 c 220 § 207 (Referendum Bill No. 48, approved June 17, 1997); 1995 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 104.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 67.70.240 was amended by 2013 c 136 § 1, deleting subsection (4).
Referendum—Other legislation limited—Legislators' personal intent not indicated—Reimbursements for election—Voters' pamphlet, election requirements—1997 c 220: See RCW 36.102.800 through 36.102.803.
Part headings not law—Effective date—1995 3rd sp.s. c 1: See notes following RCW 82.14.0485.
State contribution for baseball stadium limited: RCW 82.14.0486.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.043 - New games—Stadium and exhibition center bonds, operation, and development—Youth athletic facilities.

RCW 67.70.043
New games—Stadium and exhibition center bonds, operation, and development—Youth athletic facilities.
The lottery commission shall conduct new games that are in addition to any games conducted under RCW 67.70.042 and are intended to generate additional moneys sufficient to cover the distributions under *RCW 67.70.240(5). No game may be conducted under this section before January 1, 1998. No game may be conducted under this section after December 31, 1999, unless the conditions for issuance of the bonds under RCW 43.99N.020(2) are met, and no game is required to be conducted after the distributions cease under *RCW 67.70.240(5).
For the purposes of this section, the lottery may accept and market prize promotions provided in conjunction with private-sector marketing efforts.
[ 1997 c 220 § 205 (Referendum Bill No. 48, approved June 17, 1997).]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 67.70.240 was amended by 2013 c 136 § 1, changing subsection (5) to subsection (1)(d).
Referendum—Other legislation limited—Legislators' personal intent not indicated—Reimbursements for election—Voters' pamphlet, election requirements—1997 c 220: See RCW 36.102.800 through 36.102.803.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.044 - Shared game lottery.

RCW 67.70.044
Shared game lottery.
(1) Pursuant to RCW 67.70.040(1)(a), the commission may enter into the multistate agreement establishing a shared game lottery known as "The Big Game," that was entered into by party state lotteries in August 1996 and subsequently amended and a shared game lottery known as "Powerball."
(2) The shared game lottery account is created as a separate account outside the state treasury. The account is managed, maintained, and controlled by the commission and consists of all revenues received from the sale of shared game lottery tickets or shares, and all other moneys credited or transferred to it from any other fund or source under law. The account is allotted according to chapter 43.88 RCW. During the 2009-2011 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the shared game lottery account to the education legacy trust account such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the account.
[ 2010 1st sp.s. c 37 § 940; 2009 c 576 § 1; 2002 c 349 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 37: See note following RCW 13.06.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.055 - Activities prohibited to officers, employees, and members.

RCW 67.70.055
Activities prohibited to officers, employees, and members.
The director, deputy directors, any assistant directors, and employees of the state lottery and members of the lottery commission shall not:
(1) Serve as an officer or manager of any corporation or organization which conducts a lottery or gambling activity;
(2) Receive or share in, directly or indirectly, the gross profits of any lottery or other gambling activity regulated by the gambling commission;
(3) Be beneficially interested in any contract for the manufacture or sale of gambling devices, the conduct of a lottery or other gambling activity, or the provision of independent consultant services in connection with a lottery or other gambling activity.
[ 1987 c 511 § 4; 1986 c 4 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.060 - Powers of director.

RCW 67.70.060
Powers of director.
(1) The director or the director's authorized representative may:
(a) Make necessary public or private investigations within or outside of this state to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate this chapter or any rule or order hereunder, or to aid in the enforcement of this chapter or in the prescribing of rules and forms hereunder; and
(b) Inspect the books, documents, and records of any person lending money to or in any manner financing any license holder or applicant for a license or receiving any income or profits from the use of such license for the purpose of determining compliance or noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
(2) For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the director or an administrative law judge appointed under chapter 34.12 RCW may conduct hearings, administer oaths or affirmations, or upon the director's or administrative law judge's motion or upon request of any party may subpoena witnesses, compel attendance, take depositions, take evidence, or require the production of any matter which is relevant to the investigation or proceeding, including but not limited to the existence, description, nature, custody, condition, or location of any books, documents, or other tangible things, or the identity or location of persons having knowledge or relevant facts, or any other matter reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of material evidence.
(3) Upon failure to obey a subpoena or to answer questions propounded by the administrative law judge and upon reasonable notice to all persons affected thereby, the director may apply to the superior court for an order compelling compliance.
(4) The administrative law judges appointed under chapter 34.12 RCW may conduct hearings respecting the suspension, revocation, or denial of licenses, may administer oaths, admit or deny admission of evidence, compel the attendance of witnesses, issue subpoenas, issue orders, and exercise all other powers and perform all other functions set out in chapter 34.05 RCW.
(5) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all proceedings under this chapter shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 1989 c 175 § 123; 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.070 - Licenses for lottery sales agents—Factors—"Person" defined.

RCW 67.70.070
Licenses for lottery sales agents—Factors—"Person" defined.
No license as an agent to sell lottery tickets or shares may be issued to any person to engage in business exclusively as a lottery sales agent. Before issuing a license, the director shall consider such factors as: (1) The financial responsibility and security of the person and his or her business or activity, (2) the accessibility of his or her place of business or activity to the public, (3) the sufficiency of existing licenses to serve the public convenience, and (4) the volume of expected sales.
For purposes of this section, the term "person" means an individual, association, corporation, club, trust, estate, society, company, joint stock company, receiver, trustee, assignee, referee, or any other person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, whether appointed by a court or otherwise, and any combination of individuals. "Person" does not mean any department, commission, agency, or instrumentality of the state, or any county or municipality or any agency or instrumentality thereof, except for retail outlets of the *state liquor control board.
[ 2012 c 117 § 308; 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 7.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The "state liquor control board" was renamed the "state liquor and cannabis board" by 2015 c 70 § 3.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.080 - License as authority to act.

RCW 67.70.080
License as authority to act.
Any person licensed as provided in this chapter is hereby authorized and empowered to act as a lottery sales agent.
[ 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.090 - Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses.

RCW 67.70.090
Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses.
The director may deny an application for, or suspend or revoke, after notice and hearing, any license issued pursuant to this chapter. Such license may, however, be temporarily suspended by the director without prior notice, pending any prosecution, investigation, or hearing. A license may be suspended or revoked or an application may be denied by the director for one or more of the following reasons:
(1) Failure to account for lottery tickets received or the proceeds of the sale of lottery tickets or to file a bond if required by the director or to comply with the instructions of the director concerning the licensed activity;
(2) For any of the reasons or grounds stated in RCW 9.46.075 or violation of this chapter or the rules of the commission;
(3) Failure to file any return or report or to keep records or to pay any tax required by this chapter;
(4) Fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, or conduct prejudicial to public confidence in the state lottery;
(5) That the number of lottery tickets sold by the lottery sales agent is insufficient to meet administrative costs, or that public convenience is adequately served by other licensees;
(6) A material change, since issuance of the license with respect to any matters required to be considered by the director under RCW 67.70.070.
For the purpose of reviewing any application for a license and for considering the denial, suspension, or revocation of any license the director may consider any prior criminal conduct of the applicant or licensee and the provisions of RCW 9.95.240 and of chapter 9.96A RCW shall not apply to such cases.
[ 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.110 - Maximum price of ticket or share limited—Sale by other than licensed agent prohibited.

RCW 67.70.110
Maximum price of ticket or share limited—Sale by other than licensed agent prohibited.
A person shall not sell a ticket or share at a price greater than that fixed by rule of the commission. No person other than a licensed lottery sales agent shall sell lottery tickets, except that nothing in this section prevents any person from giving lottery tickets or shares to another as a gift.
[ 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.120 - Sale to minor prohibited—Exception—Penalties.

RCW 67.70.120
Sale to minor prohibited—Exception—Penalties.
(1) A ticket or share shall not be sold to any person under the age of eighteen, but this shall not be deemed to prohibit the purchase of a ticket or share for the purpose of making a gift by a person eighteen years of age or older to a person less than that age.
(2) Any licensee who knowingly sells or offers to sell a lottery ticket or share to any person under the age of eighteen is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(3) In the event that a person under the age of eighteen years directly purchases a ticket in violation of this section, that person is guilty of a misdemeanor. No prize will be paid to such person and the prize money otherwise payable on the ticket will be treated as unclaimed pursuant to RCW 67.70.190.
[ 2003 c 53 § 303; 1987 c 511 § 6; 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 12.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.125 - Use of public assistance electronic benefit cards prohibited—Licensee to report violations.

RCW 67.70.125
Use of public assistance electronic benefit cards prohibited—Licensee to report violations.
(1) Any licensee authorized under this chapter is prohibited from allowing the use of public assistance electronic benefit cards to purchase lottery tickets or shares authorized under this chapter.
(2) Any licensee authorized under this chapter shall report to the department of social and health services any known violations of RCW 74.08.580.
[ 2002 c 252 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.130 - Prohibited acts—Penalty.

RCW 67.70.130
Prohibited acts—Penalty.
(1) A person shall not alter or forge a lottery ticket. A person shall not claim a lottery prize or share of a lottery prize by means of fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation. A person shall not conspire, aid, abet, or agree to aid another person or persons to claim a lottery prize or share of a lottery prize by means of fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.
(2) A violation of this section is a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.
[ 2003 c 53 § 304; 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 13.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.140 - Penalty for unlicensed activity.

RCW 67.70.140
Penalty for unlicensed activity.
(1) Any person who conducts any activity for which a license is required by this chapter, or by rule of the commission, without the required license, is guilty of a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.
(2) If any corporation conducts any activity for which a license is required by this chapter, or by rule of the commission, without the required license, it may be punished by forfeiture of its corporate charter, in addition to the other penalties set forth in this section.
[ 2003 c 53 § 305; 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 14.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.150 - Penalty for false or misleading statement or entry or failure to produce documents.

RCW 67.70.150
Penalty for false or misleading statement or entry or failure to produce documents.
Whoever, in any application for a license or in any book or record required to be maintained or in any report required to be submitted, makes any false or misleading statement, or makes any false or misleading entry or wilfully fails to maintain or make any entry required to be maintained or made, or who wilfully refuses to produce for inspection any book, record, or document required to be maintained or made by federal or state law is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.160 - Penalty for violation of chapter—Exceptions.

RCW 67.70.160
Penalty for violation of chapter—Exceptions.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter for which no penalty is otherwise provided, or knowingly causes, aids, abets, or conspires with another to cause any person to violate any provision of this chapter is guilty of a class C felony, except where other penalties are specifically provided for in this chapter.
[ 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 16.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.170 - Penalty for violation of rules—Exceptions.

RCW 67.70.170
Penalty for violation of rules—Exceptions.
Any person who violates any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter for which no penalty is otherwise provided, or knowingly causes, aids, abets, or conspires with another to cause any person to violate any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor, except where other penalties are specifically provided for in this chapter.
[ 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 17.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.180 - Persons prohibited from purchasing tickets or shares or receiving prizes—Penalty.

RCW 67.70.180
Persons prohibited from purchasing tickets or shares or receiving prizes—Penalty.
A ticket or share shall not be purchased by, and a prize shall not be paid to any member of the commission, the director, or an employee of the lottery or to any spouse, child, brother, sister, or parent residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of abode of any member of the commission, the director or an employee of the lottery.
A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
[ 1987 c 511 § 7; 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 18.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.190 - Unclaimed prizes.

RCW 67.70.190
Unclaimed prizes.
Unclaimed prizes shall be retained in the state lottery account for the person entitled thereto for one hundred eighty days after the drawing in which the prize is won, or after the official end of the game for instant prizes. If no claim is made for the prize within this time, all rights to the prize shall be extinguished, and the prize shall be retained in the state lottery fund for further use as prizes, except that one-third of all unclaimed prize money shall be deposited in the economic development strategic reserve account created in RCW 43.330.250. On June 30th of each fiscal year, any balance of unclaimed prizes in excess of ten million dollars must be transferred to the Washington opportunity pathways account created in RCW 28B.76.526.
During the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer to the education legacy trust account such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance in the state lottery account from unclaimed prizes.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 31 § 1; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 987; 2009 c 564 § 949; 2005 c 427 § 2; 1994 c 218 § 5; 1988 c 289 § 802; 1987 c 511 § 8; 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 19.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2013 2nd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 2.68.020.
Effective date—2009 c 564: See note following RCW 2.68.020.
Effective date—1994 c 218: See note following RCW 9.46.010.
Severability—1988 c 289: See note following RCW 50.16.070.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.200 - Deposit of moneys received by agents from sales—Power of director—Reports.

RCW 67.70.200
Deposit of moneys received by agents from sales—Power of director—Reports.
The director, in his or her discretion, may require any or all lottery sales agents to deposit to the credit of the state lottery account in banks designated by the state treasurer, all moneys received by such agents from the sale of lottery tickets or shares, less the amount, if any, retained as compensation for the sale of the tickets or shares, and to file with the director or his or her designated agents, reports of their receipts and transactions in the sale of lottery tickets in such form and containing such information as he or she may require. The director may make such arrangements for any person, including a bank, to perform such functions, activities, or services in connection with the operation of the lottery as he or she may deem advisable pursuant to this chapter and the rules of the commission, and such functions, activities, or services shall constitute lawful functions, activities, and services of such person.
[ 2012 c 117 § 309; 1987 c 511 § 9; 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 20.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.210 - Other law inapplicable to sale of tickets or shares.

RCW 67.70.210
Other law inapplicable to sale of tickets or shares.
No other law, including chapter 9.46 RCW, providing any penalty or disability for the sale of lottery tickets or any acts done in connection with a lottery applies to the sale of tickets or shares performed pursuant to this chapter.
[ 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 21.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities › Chapter 67.70 - State Lottery. › 67.70.220 - Payment of prizes to minor.

RCW 67.70.220
Payment of prizes to minor.
If the person entitled to a prize is under the age of eighteen years, and such prize is less than five thousand dollars, the director may direct payment of the prize by delivery to an adult member of the minor's family or a guardian of the minor of a check or draft payable to the order of such minor. If the person entitled to a prize is under the age of eighteen years, and such prize is five thousand dollars or more, the director may direct payment to such minor by depositing the amount of the prize in any bank to the credit of an adult member of the minor's family or a guardian of the minor as custodian for such minor. The person so named as custodian shall have the same duties and powers as a person designated as a custodian in a manner prescribed by the Washington uniform transfers to minors act, chapter 11.114 RCW, and for the purposes of this section the terms "adult member of a minor's family," "guardian of a minor," and "bank" shall have the same meaning as in chapter 11.114 RCW. The commission and the director shall be discharged of all further liability upon payment of a prize to a minor pursuant to this section.
[ 1991 c 193 § 30; 1985 c 7 § 128; 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 22.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1991 c 193: See RCW 11.114.903.