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Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1909A - SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MULTIGAME VGMS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Each multigame VGM must meet the
				following specifications for approval for use within the State of Montana, if
				applicable:
(a) offer at least two approved
				types of games as follows:
(i) video poker
				games that comply with ARM
				23.16.1907;
(ii) video keno games that comply
				with ARM
				23.16.1908;
(iii) video bingo games that comply with ARM
				23.16.1909;
				and
(iv) video line games that
				comply with ARM
				23.16.1907A.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1910 - RESTRICTIONS ON OPTIONAL GAME FORMAT OR FEATURES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) The department shall determine what
				optional features may be allowed and such features must be approved by the
				department prior to inclusion in a VGM's game format. For video poker games the
				department will evaluate only those draw poker, stud poker, and hold 'em games
				described in the authority references identified in the department's card game
				rules.
AUTH:
					 23-5-115,
					 MCA; IMP:
					 23-5-602,
					 23-5-607,
					 23-5-608,
					 23-5-621,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1910A - BONUS GAMES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) The department
				may approve bonus games that can be awarded to the player as a result of
				playing video poker, keno, bingo, or video line games under the following
				conditions:
(a) before a bonus game may be
				awarded to the player, the player must achieve a defined outcome by playing a
				video game authorized in Title 23, chapter 5, part 6, MCA; and
(b) the theoretical return of all bonus games
				must be less than 50% of the overall theoretical return for that game.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1911 - INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) To ensure an EPRS, VGM, AARS, or CTVS
				complies with the act and these rules, the department may require a licensed
				manufacturer, accounting system vendor, or associated gambling business to
				supply information, including but not limited to:
(a) all technical manuals;
(b) all schematics, printed wire assembly and
				hardware block diagrams;
(c) all
				microprocessor manuals;
(d) all
				source code, including programmer's comments;
(e) binary images for all programs;
(f) media storage devices
				containing binary image(s), including those that may reside on the peripheral
				devices;
(g) software
				compiler;
(h) a written description
				of the random number generator algorithm;
(i) schedule of proposed payout(s),
				percentage(s) and odds determinations;
(j) programmer's memory map;
(k) a description of the methods of all
				testing criteria if performed and the results of the tests for the following:
(i) random number generator;
(ii) electromechanical
				interference;
(iii) radio frequency
				interference;
(iv) FCC
				standards;
(v) A.C. line
				noise;
(vi) static
				electricity;
(vii) extreme
				temperature conditions;
(l) an operator's manual for each peripheral
				device utilized; and
(m) additional
				information to be provided for an EPRS, AARS, or CTVS upon
				request.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1912 - USED KENO MACHINES (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
23-5-605,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 23-5-607,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1913 - USE OF TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT OR LOANER MACHINES - PERMIT REQUIRED - REPORTING

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) The use of a
				temporary replacement or loaner machine is authorized only where it is being
				used to replace a permitted machine that has been removed from service for
				repair.
(2) Any operator placing a
				temporary replacement machine in service must notify the department on a form
				prescribed by the department. An application to place a temporary replacement
				machine in service is incorporated by reference as Form 7 and is available at
				any Gambling Control office location, or on the department's web site
www.dojmt.gov/gaming
.
(3) The temporary replacement machine must
				have an identification number issued by the department. The identification
				number must be issued in advance of the machine being placed into service, and
				must be issued to a holder of an operator license. The identification number
				must be affixed to the machine.
(4)
				The operator is responsible for filing all quarterly tax reports for the
				temporary replacement machine.
(5)
				In no case may the number of machines authorized by the number of permits
				issued the operator be exceeded by the use of temporary replacement machines. A
				temporary replacement machine may not be used for more than 90 days in a single
				location.
(6) A machine replaced by
				a temporary replacement machine must be removed from public access.
AUTH:
					 23-5-115,
					 23-5-621, MCA;
					 IMP:
					 23-5-115,
					 23-5-603,
					 23-5-611,
					 23-5-612,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1914 - DISTRIBUTOR'S LICENSE

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Before
				conducting business in the state, a distributor shall obtain a license from the
				department. An applicant for a license shall submit to the department:
(a) a distributor's license application,
				Forms 17 and FD-258 are available at any Gambling Control office location, or
				on the department's web site
www.dojmt.gov/gaming
;
(b) Form 10 for all applicants as described
				in ARM
				23.16.102;
(c) a complete set of fingerprints, on Form
				FD-258 provided by the department, obtained and certified by a local law
				enforcement agency, the department, or a private security company approved by
				the department for each person required to complete a personal history
				statement;
(d) financial statements
				for the applicant's business as described in ARM
				23.16.502;
				and
(e) a check or money order for
				$2,000 made payable to the State Treasurer, which includes payment for the:
(i) $1,000 annual license fee; and
(ii) $1,000 processing fee to cover the
				actual cost of processing the license.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1915 - ROUTE OPERATOR'S LICENSE

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Before
				conducting business in the state, a route operator shall obtain a license from
				the department. An applicant for a license shall submit to the department:
(a) a route operator license application,
				Forms 17 and FD-258 are available at any Gambling Control Division office
				location, or on the department's web site
www.dojmt.gov/gaming
;
(b) Form 10 for all applicants as described
				in ARM
				23.16.102;
(c) a complete set of fingerprints, on Form
				FD-258 provided by the department, obtained and certified by a local law
				enforcement agency, the department, or a private security company approved by
				the department for each person required to complete a personal history
				statement;
(d) financial statements
				for the applicant's business as described in ARM
				23.16.502;
				and
(e) a check or money order for
				$2,000 made payable to the State Treasurer, which includes payment for the:
(i) $1,000 annual license fee; and
(ii) $1,000 processing fee to cover the
				actual cost of processing the license.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1916 - MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Before
				conducting business in the state, a manufacturer shall obtain a license from
				the department. An applicant for a license shall submit to the department:
(a) a manufacturer's license application,
				Forms 17 and FD-258 are available at any Gambling Control Division office
				location, or on the department's web site
www.dojmt.gov/gaming
;
(b) Form 10 for all applicants as described
				in ARM
				23.16.102;
(c) a complete set of fingerprints, on Form
				FD-258 provided by the department, obtained and certified by a local law
				enforcement agency, the department, or a private security company approved by
				the department for each person required to complete a personal history
				statement;
(d) financial statements
				for the applicant's business as described in ARM
				23.16.502;
				and
(e) a check or money order for
				$2,000 made payable to the State Treasurer, which includes payment for the:
(i) $1,000 annual license fee; and
(ii) $1,000 processing fee to cover the
				actual cost of processing the license.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1916A - ACCOUNTING SYSTEM VENDOR LICENSE

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) A
				vendor of a tier I or tier II AARS must obtain a license from the department
				before conducting business in this state. An applicant for a license must
				submit to the department:
(a) Form 17, with
				special accounting system vendor instructions, and Form FD-258, available at
				any Gambling Control Division office location, or on the department's web site
www.dojmt.gov/gaming
;
(b) Form 10 for all applicants as described
				in ARM
				23.16.102;
(c) a complete set of fingerprints, on Form
				FD-258 provided by the department, obtained and certified by a local law
				enforcement agency, the department, or a private security company approved by
				the department for each person required to complete a personal history
				statement;
(d) financial statements
				for the applicant's business as described in ARM
				23.16.502;
				and
(e) a check or money order for
				$1,100 made payable to the State Treasurer, which includes payment for the:
(i) $100 annual license fee; and
(ii) $1,000 processing fee to cover the
				actual cost of processing the license.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1917 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF OPERATORS, MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND ROUTE OPERATORS OF VIDEO GAMBLING MACHINES OR PRODUCERS OF ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
This Rule has been transferred to
				  23.16.1828
23-5-115,
					 23-5-605,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 23-5-115,
					 23-5-605,
					 23-5-625,
					 23-5-626,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1918 - TESTING FEES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Each person
				submitting an EPRS capable of interfacing with a VGM, VGM, AARS, or CTVS, or a
				modification to an approved EPRS capable of interfacing with a VGM, VGM, AARS,
				or CTVS for testing and department approval must:
(a) be licensed as a manufacturer, accounting
				system vendor, or associated gambling business within the state of
				Montana;
(b) at the time of
				submission deposit with the department a sum of money to begin testing. This
				sum is to be as follows:
(i) VGMs,
				$10,000;
(ii) CTVS,
				$5,000;
(iii) AARS,
				$15,000;
(iv) EPRS,
				$5,000;
(v) modification to an
				approved EPRS, VGM, CTVS, or AARS, $1,000.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1920 - EPRS, AARS, CTVS, AND VGM HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) The communications protocol used shall be
				the full implementation of International Game Technology's (IGT) Slot
				Accounting System (SAS) protocol version 6.00 or later.
(a) The IGT SAS protocol specification
				documents may be obtained from IGT via e-mail: sasman@igt.com.
(b) The required minimum implementation of
				the IGT SAS protocol is defined in the Montana SAS Serial Protocol
				Implementation Guide. The guide is available on the Montana Department of
				Justice, Gambling Control Division web site (
www.dojmt.gov/gaming
) and is available by
				request from the Gambling Control Division, Technical Services Section, 2550
				Prospect Ave., P.O. Box 201424, Helena, MT 59620-1424; (406)
				444-9152.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1922 - CTVS TESTING AND RESTRICTIONS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) A CTVS is
				associated equipment that electronically acquires information and data from a
				VGM for the purpose of validating the authenticity of a ticket voucher
				presented for payment.
(2) A person
				licensed as a manufacturer may manufacture and sell a CTVS subject to the
				following restrictions:
(a) all CTVS and site
				controllers must be tested and approved by the department prior to being
				offered for sale, sold, or installed/connected to any permitted VGM;
(b) a CTVS may only be used with VGMs
				employing an approved AARS;
(c) a
				CTVS may not electronically capture VGM accounting information and records to
				be communicated to the department or elsewhere; and
(d) all electronically acquired information
				must be limited to the sole purpose of validating ticket vouchers.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1924 - PROHIBITED MACHINES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Any machine
				which, in substance, simulates the game of video poker, keno, bingo, or video
				line games, without conforming to the requirements of the act or these rules
				and is placed in service for play by the public is prohibited. Entertainment
				displays are allowed as provided in ARM
				23.16.1907A.
(2) Except as provided in ARM
				23.16.2001, a person who owns or
				operates a machine described in (1) is in violation of the act, these rules and
				Title 23, chapter 5, MCA. The civil and criminal penalties provided in those
				titles shall apply.
AUTH:
					 23-5-115,
					 23-5-602,
					 23-5-605, MCA; IMP:
					 23-5-152,
					 23-5-602,
					 23-5-603,
					 23-5-605,
					 23-5-606,
					 23-5-607,
					 23-5-608,
					 23-5-609,
					 23-5-611,
					 23-5-613,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1925 - POSSESSION OF UNPERMITTED MACHINES BY MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR, ROUTE OPERATOR, OPERATOR, OR REPAIR SERVICE

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) A
				manufacturer, distributor, route operator, operator, or repair service may
				possess or own unpermitted machines or associated equipment which conform to
				the statutory requirements and rules relating to electronic video gambling
				machines. Such machines may not be made available for play by the public
				without a current permit issued by the department.
23-5-115,
					 23-5-605,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 23-5-603,
					 23-5-605,
					 23-5-616,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1926 - LOCATION OF MACHINES ON PREMISES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) An
				electronic video gambling machine must be placed in such a manner that:
(a) each machine must be placed in such a
				manner that a minor who tries to play a machine is immediately observed by the
				licensee or the licensee's employees; and
(b) public access is, to the greatest extent
				possible, limited to persons over the age of 18.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1927 - APPROVAL OF VGMS AND/OR MODIFICATIONS TO APPROVED VGMS BY DEPARTMENT

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) The department may conditionally approve
				specific models of VGMs or modifications based on its finding that the VGMs
				conform to the act and these rules.
(a) Final
				approval of each VGM or modification is required even if a VGM has been
				conditionally approved.
(b)
				Conditional or final approval may be withdrawn if the department later learns a
				VGM does not conform to specifications or requirements that were in effect at
				the time conditional or final approval was granted.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1928 - DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Certain
				information collected by the department is known to contain confidential
				information. Information designated as confidential includes but is not limited
				to the following:
(a) technical manuals,
				instructions, wiring, or logic diagrams for the machine;
(b) source code;
(c) results of simulations and related
				information explaining simulation methodology;
(d) media or logic boards containing compiled
				programs.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1929 - REPAIRING MACHINES - APPROVAL

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) When
				the department approves the software and logic board of a machine, it may use a
				prescribed security seal process to guard against any unauthorized tampering or
				changes to the method by which the game is played on the machine.
(2) Any repair or replacement of a machine's
				logic board which may cause a loss of memory, change in program name or
				revision, or change in the meter reading must be reported to the Gambling
				Control Division of the Department of Justice on forms prescribed by the
				department at the time of the repair. The report requires the disclosure of the
				following information:
(a) final electronic
				and mechanical meter readings before repair;
(b) initial electronic and mechanical meter
				readings after repair; and
(c) the
				nature of the problem encountered which necessitated the repair.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1930 - DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATORS - PEACE OFFICER STATUS (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
23-5-605,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 23-5-605(4),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1931 - INSPECTION AND SEIZURE

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) The department
				has the right during the licensee's normal business hours to inspect any EPRS,
				AARS, CTVS, or VGM. Such right of inspection includes immediate access to each
				EPRS, AARS, CTVS, or VGM and unlimited inspection of all VGM parts. The
				department may immediately seize and remove any EPRS, AARS, CTVS, or VGM or
				device that violates state law or these rules.
(2) Given reasonable cause, the department
				may remove any EPRS, AARS, CTVS, or VGM or parts from a VGM for laboratory
				testing and analysis.
(3) The
				department may seal any EPRS, AARS, CTVS, or VGM left on the licensee's
				premises pending the department's investigation. Breaking or removing the
				department's seal will subject the licensee to seizure of the entire EPRS,
				AARS, CTVS, or VGM and suspension or revocation of any permit or license issued
				by the department.
AUTH:
					 23-5-115,
					 23-5-602,
					 23-5-621, MCA;
					 IMP:
					 23-5-113,
					 23-5-602,
					 23-5-603,
					 23-5-608,
					 23-5-611,
					 23-5-613,
					 23-5-621,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1932 - INVESTIGATION OF LICENSEE

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) The department
				may, upon its own motion, and shall upon receipt of a written, verified
				complaint of any person, investigate the actions of any licensee and the
				operations of any machine. The investigation shall be undertaken for the
				purpose of gathering evidence and determining whether a violation of the act or
				these rules has occurred.
23-5-115,
					 23-5-605,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 23-5-113,
					 23-5-613,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1935 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND JUDICIAL REVIEW (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
23-5-605,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 23-5-611,
					 23-5-613,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1936 - TRANSPORTATION OF MACHINES INTO STATE

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) All
				shipments of video gaming machines into this state must comply with the act of
				the Congress of the United States entitled "An act to prohibit transportation
				of gambling devices in interstate and foreign commerce," approved January 2,
				1951, being Ch. 1194, 64 Stat. 1134, and also designated as
				15
				U.S.C. 1171 -
				1177.
23-5-115,
					 23-5-605,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 23-5-605,
					 23-5-621,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1937 - REGISTRATION OF MANUFACTURERS, SUPPLIERS, OR DISTRIBUTORS OF VIDEO GAMING MACHINES (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
23-5-605,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 23-5-605,
					 23-5-609,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1940 - VIDEO GAMBLING MACHINES - TRADE SHOWS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1)
				Video gambling machines, which have not been approved for operation or sale,
				may be brought into Montana for the purposes of trade shows, exhibitions, and
				similar activities, under the following requirements:
(a) The machines must simulate only games
				authorized in Title 23, chapter 5, MCA.
(b) The department must receive written
				notification of the activity and intent to display these devices at least three
				working days prior to the event. Such notification shall include the following
				information:
(i) a list describing the
				machines or associated equipment including model and serial number;
(ii) the event, its location, and number of
				days the device(s) will be displayed;
(iii) the method of transportation and
				location of storage of the machines;
(iv) the name of the company represented, and
				the name, address, and telephone number of the individual who will be
				responsible for the machine while in the state;
(v) the dates the machines will enter and
				leave the state; and
(vi) the
				sources and destinations of the machines.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1945 - CIVIL VIOLATIONS - CRIMINAL CITATIONS (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
23-5-605,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 23-5-605,
					 23-5-613,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.19 - Video Gambling Machine Specifications › Rule 23.16.1946 - PENALTIES FOR CIVIL VIOLATION ISSUED BY DEPARTMENT (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
23-5-605,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 23-5-605,
					 23-5-613,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.20 - Manufacturers of Gambling Devices Not Legal in Montana › Rule 23.16.2001 - MANUFACTURER OF ILLEGAL GAMBLING DEVICES - LICENSE - FEE - REPORTING REQUIREMENTS - INSPECTION OF RECORDS - REPORTS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Before conducting business in the state,
				a manufacturer of illegal gambling devices shall obtain a license from the
				department. An applicant for a license shall submit to the department:
(a) a manufacturer license application, Form
				17 is available at any Gambling Control office location, or on the department's
				web site
www.dojmt.gov/gaming
;
(b) Forms 10 and FD-258 for all applicants as
				described in ARM
				23.16.102;
(c) a complete set of fingerprints, on Form
				FD-258 provided by the department, obtained and certified by a local law
				enforcement agency, the department, or a private security company approved by
				the department for each person required to complete a personal history
				statement;
(d) financial statements
				for the applicant's business as described in ARM
				23.16.502;
				and
(e) a check or money order for
				$2,000 made payable to the State Treasurer, which includes payment for the:
(i) $1,000 annual license fee; and
(ii) $1,000 processing fee to cover the
				actual cost of processing the license.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.20 - Manufacturers of Gambling Devices Not Legal in Montana › Rule 23.16.2004 - IMPORTATION OF ILLEGAL GAMBLING DEVICES (REPEALED)

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23-5-115,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 23-5-115,
					 23-5-152,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.21 - Automated Accounting and Reporting System Implementation › Rule 23.16.2101 - COMBINATION OF VIDEO POKER, KENO, BINGO, AND VIDEO LINE GAMES

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(1) The department shall allow a video
				gambling machine to offer a multigame subject to the following:
(a) the owner has received approval of an
				application to connect to the automated accounting and reporting system
				provided in
				23-5-637,
				MCA; or
(b) the owner has entered
				into an agreement with the department for connection to the automated
				accounting and reporting system when the system becomes available. The
				agreement to connect to the automated accounting and reporting system shall be
				in the form of the agreement labeled Department of Justice, Gambling Control
				Division Form 31.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.21 - Automated Accounting and Reporting System Implementation › Rule 23.16.2102 - APPROVED ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING SYSTEM AVAILABILITY IN RELATION TO MULTI-GAME AGREEMENTS

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(1) For purposes of
				determining when an approved automated accounting system is available under the
				terms of multi-game video gambling machine agreements, the availability date
				shall be January 1, 2008, which is a date not sooner than 180 days after the
				department approved at least two commercially available systems under ARM
				23.16.2105 for tier II systems,
				and when tax reporting was available through the department's internet web
				site.
23-5-621, MCA;
					 IMP,
					 23-5-637,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.21 - Automated Accounting and Reporting System Implementation › Rule 23.16.2103 - PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING NOTICE TO MULTI-GAME MACHINE OWNERS AND LESSEES TO CONNECT TO AN APPROVED ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING SYSTEM

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(1) The department shall provide notification
				for connection to an approved system, as required by ARM
				23.16.2101(3) and
				(4), according to the multi-county districts
				established by Executive Order 2-71 and Executive Order 7-73. The department
				shall give priority to those multi-county districts, or combination of
				districts where, as of March 1, 2008, the greatest number of video gambling
				machines committed by agreement to connect to an approved reporting system, but
				not yet connected, are located.
(2)
				The notification and begin-reporting schedule shall be as follows:
District(s)
Notice Date
Begin-Reporting Date
7
May 1, 2008
October 1, 2008
11
August 1, 2008
January 1, 2009
10
November 1, 2008
April 1, 2009
8, 12
February 1, 2009
July 1, 2009
5, 4
May 1, 2009
October 1, 2009
1, 2, 3
August 1, 2009
January 1, 2010
6, 9
November 1, 2009
April 1, 2010
(a) District 7
				includes: Big Horn, Carbon, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, and Yellowstone counties.
				District 11 includes: Mineral, Missoula, and Ravalli counties. District 10
				includes: Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, and Sanders counties. District 8 includes:
				Broadwater, Jefferson, and Lewis and Clark counties. District 12 includes:
				Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Granite, Madison, Powell, and Silver Bow counties.
				District 5 includes: Cascade, Chouteau, Glacier, Pondera, Teton, and Toole
				counties. District 4 includes: Blaine, Hill, and Liberty counties. District 1
				includes: Daniels, Phillips, Roosevelt, Sheridan, and Valley counties. District
				2 includes: Dawson, Garfield, McCone, Prairie, Richland, and Wibaux counties.
				District 3 includes: Carter, Custer, Fallon, Powder River, Rosebud, and
				Treasure counties. District 6 includes: Fergus, Golden Valley, Judith Basin,
				Musselshell, Petroleum, and Wheatland counties. District 9 includes: Gallatin,
				Meagher, and Park counties.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.21 - Automated Accounting and Reporting System Implementation › Rule 23.16.2105 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OF APPROVED AUTOMATED ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING SYSTEMS

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(1) Each automated
				accounting and reporting system must be inspected for approval by the
				department. The department may inspect any approved automated accounting and
				reporting system sold or operated in the state. Any approval granted by the
				department to a person is not transferable. Upon request, the department must
				be allowed immediate access to an approved accounting and reporting
				system.
(2) Tier I and tier II
				automated accounting and reporting systems are allowed as follows:
(a) tier I automated accounting and reporting
				systems electronically communicate information from individual video gambling
				machines, using the logical interface communications protocol provided in ARM
				23.16.1920, and forward the
				information to a state-sponsored internet provider via internet connection.
				Tier I automated accounting and reporting systems operate in the following
				manner:
(i) an approved tier I system shall
				communicate the following information to the department:
(A) video gambling machine ID;
(B) filing quarter for meter reading to
				apply;
(C) notification if the last
				reading for the quarter;
(D)
				operator number (location);
(E)
				route operator license number (if applicable);
(F) notification if meter reading is the
				first reading for a new video gambling machine;
(G) SAS event code for tier I
				reporting;
(H) date meter recording
				was taken;
(I) time meter reading
				was taken;
(J) soft meter total
				cents in, total cents played, total cents won, total cents paid;
(K) accounting system software version;
				and
(L) Program ID;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.21 - Automated Accounting and Reporting System Implementation › Rule 23.16.2107 - APPLICATION FOR A VIDEO GAMBLING MACHINE OWNER OR OPERATOR TO UTILIZE AN APPROVED AUTOMATED ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING SYSTEM

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(1) An owner or operator intending to utilize
				an approved automated accounting and reporting system shall, not less than 60
				days prior to the first day of the quarter in which the system is to be
				utilized, submit to the department an application for use of the approved
				automated accounting and reporting system.
(2) An owner or operator intending to utilize
				an approved system in which the data entry and recordkeeping will be performed
				by the route operator as part of a written vending agreement shall, not less
				than 30 days prior to the first day of the quarter in which the system is to be
				utilized, submit to the department an application for use of the approved
				automated accounting and reporting system.
(3) The application shall provide the
				following information:
(a) a description of
				the approved automated accounting and reporting system, including the name of
				the accounting system vendor;
(b) a
				listing of all video gambling machines that will be connected;
(c) information required for issuance of a
				user ID and password for internet transactions; and
(d) e-mail addresses for authorized employees
				identified on the application.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.21 - Automated Accounting and Reporting System Implementation › Rule 23.16.2109 - TESTING OF AUTOMATED ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING SYSTEMS

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(1) The department may enter into an
				agreement with accounting system vendors, route operators, or licensed
				operators to provide for testing of systems under ARM
				23.16.2102. Any agreement for
				testing shall include the following:
(a) the
				continued reporting and maintenance of records as provided in ARM
				23.16.1826,
				23.16.1826A, and
				23.16.1827, during the test
				period;
(b) a description of
				information to be reported to the Gambling Control Division for purposes of
				validating test results; and
(c) a
				final date that the test will terminate.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.21 - Automated Accounting and Reporting System Implementation › Rule 23.16.2111 - MODIFICATION OF APPROVED AUTOMATED ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING SYSTEMS

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(1) All modifications to tier I systems must
				be submitted to the department for purposes of maintaining records of the
				approved versions of the approved system.
(2) Any proposed substantial modification of
				a tier I system or a series of minor modifications whose total result is
				substantial must meet all of the specific law or rule requirements in effect at
				the time of submission. The department's determination that a modification is
				substantial may be contested pursuant to the Montana Administrative Procedure
				Act.
(3) All modifications to tier
				II systems that modify the information or communication of the information
				required for tier II systems by ARM
				23.16.2105(2) (b)
				(i) must be approved by the
				department.
23-5-621, MCA;
					 IMP,
					 23-5-631,
					 23-5-637,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.21 - Automated Accounting and Reporting System Implementation › Rule 23.16.2113 - CONTINUATION OF APPROVED ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING SYSTEM WHEN ACCOUNTING SYSTEM VENDOR'S LICENSE LAPSES

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(1) In the
				event an accounting system vendor fails to renew its license, an operator may
				continue to operate the approved accounting and reporting system purchased from
				the vendor if the approved accounting and reporting system requires no
				modification or support from a vendor to comply with ARM
				23.16.2111.
(2) In the event an accounting system vendor
				fails to renew its license and the conditions for continuation cannot be met,
				operators using the system shall have 120 days to convert to a new
				system.
23-5-621, MCA;
					 IMP,
					 23-5-637,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.21 - Automated Accounting and Reporting System Implementation › Rule 23.16.2115 - AUTOMATED ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING SYSTEM DATA NOT TO BE USED FOR PLAYER TRACKING (REPEALED)

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AUTH:
					 23-5-621, MCA;
					 IMP:
					 23-5-621,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.23 - Electronic Live Bingo and Keno Equipment › Rule 23.16.2301 - DEFINITIONS

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For the purposes of ARM
				  23.16.2302 through
				  23.16.2306, the following
				  definitions apply:
(1) "Electronic
				live bingo or keno equipment" means an electronic device or system that uses a
				microprocessor to generate random numbers during a live bingo or keno
				game.
(2) "Manufacturer" means a
				manufacturer of electronic live bingo or keno equipment as defined in ARM
				23.16.101.
23-5-115,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 23-5-424,
					 23-5-425,
					 23-5-426,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.23 - Electronic Live Bingo and Keno Equipment › Rule 23.16.2302 - MANUFACTURER LICENSE

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(1) Before
				conducting business in this state, a manufacturer shall obtain an electronic
				live bingo or keno manufacturer license from the department. An applicant for a
				license shall submit to the department:
(a) an
				electronic live bingo or keno manufacturer license application (Form
				17);
(b) Form 10 for all applicants
				as described in ARM
				23.16.102;
(c) financial statements for the applicant's
				business as described in ARM
				23.16.502; and
(d) a check or money order for $2,000 made
				payable to the State Treasurer, which includes payment for the:
(i) $1,000 annual license fee; and
(ii) $1,000 processing fee to cover the
				actual cost of processing the license.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.23 - Electronic Live Bingo and Keno Equipment › Rule 23.16.2303 - EQUIPMENT EXAMINATION FEE

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(1) A
				manufacturer shall submit to the department a prototype of his electronic live
				bingo or keno equipment as provided in
				23-5-425,
				MCA. At the time the equipment is submitted for examination, the manufacturer
				shall pay a fee of $2,000.
(2)
				Based on the actual cost incurred by the department in examining the equipment,
				the department shall refund any overpayment of the fee or collect an amount
				sufficient to reimburse the department for any underpayment of actual
				costs.
23-5-115,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 23-5-425,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.23 - Electronic Live Bingo and Keno Equipment › Rule 23.16.2304 - MODIFICATIONS TO APPROVED EQUIPMENT

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(1) A
				modification to approved electronic live bingo or keno equipment that alters
				the operation of the equipment must be submitted to the department for
				examination and approval before installation.
(2) At the time the modification is submitted
				to the department, the manufacturer shall pay a fee of $200 to cover the actual
				cost of examining the modification. An overpayment or underpayment of the fee
				will be processed as provided for in ARM
				23.16.2303(2).
(3) Any previously approved equipment subject
				to a modification must meet the specifications in effect at the time the
				modification is submitted to the department.
23-5-115,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 23-5-425,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.23 - Electronic Live Bingo and Keno Equipment › Rule 23.16.2305 - EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

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(1) Electronic
				live bingo or keno equipment may offer only those games authorized as live
				bingo or keno under Title 23, chapter 5, part 4, MCA.
(2) The equipment must:
(a) allow easy access to the equipment for
				field verification;
(b) have a
				manufacturer identification tag permanently affixed to approved hardware in a
				location approved by the department that lists the manufacturer, serial number,
				model, and date of manufacture;
(c)
				have no means of manipulation that could affect the accounting operation or
				outcome of a game;
(d) generate
				game numbers using a random number generator; and
(e) meet the same specifications imposed on
				VGMs under ARM
				23.16.1901,
				23.16.1905,
				and
				23.16.1906.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.23 - Electronic Live Bingo and Keno Equipment › Rule 23.16.2306 - REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS

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(1)
				Within 15 days following the end of each calendar quarter, a licensed
				manufacturer shall submit to the department a quarterly activity report (form
				18), which is available upon request from the department.
(2) The report must list the following
				information for all electronic live bingo and keno equipment shipped into or
				within the state by the manufacturer:
(a)
				model number;
(b) serial
				number;
(c) destination;
				and
(d) any other information
				required by the department.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.24 - Live Keno and Bingo Record Keeping › Rule 23.16.2401 - DEFINITIONS

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Throughout this subchapter, the following definitions
				  apply:
(1) "Bank" means the common
				fund into which player consideration to play keno or bingo is placed and out of
				which prizes are awarded.
(2)
				"Bingo" means a game of chance played for prizes with cards bearing numbers as
				described in law, in which the holder covers such numbers when objects
				similarly numbered are drawn or electronically determined, and in which the
				game is won by persons covering one or more previously designated arrangements
				of numbers on such cards. A game of bingo begins with the first number called
				and ends when an individual or individuals covers the previously designated
				arrangements, declares bingo, and the game is verified.
(3) "Filing date" means July 31st of each
				year.
(4) "Game" means a single
				period of play during a bingo session in which a winner or winners are chosen
				or the game as defined in law or administrative rule ends.
(5) "Gross keno or bingo game income" means
				the total consideration paid by all the players to play.
(6) "Gross proceeds" means gross income
				received to play live keno or bingo minus the prize payouts.
(7) "Inside keno cards" mean the cards on
				which players record their selections which are submitted to and retained by
				the keno caller as a receipt and to verify player selections.
(8) "Keno or bingo caller" means any
				individual responsible for the collection of player consideration, verification
				of bets and winners and distribution of awards.
(9) "Outside keno cards" mean the cards on
				which players' selections are recorded by a keno caller and issued to the
				player as a receipt. These cards must contain the card manufacturer name and a
				purchase series number.
(10)
				"Payout(s)" means a prize or prizes awarded to winners. The term does not
				include prizes awarded to winners of free, promotional games.
(11) "Payout slips" means a report detailing
				the payouts made in each live keno or bingo game, including promotional prizes.
				The slips must also contain the name of the individual making the payouts, game
				date and the payouts or prizes, for each game.
(12) "Player" means a natural person paying
				valuable consideration to play live keno or bingo.
(13) "Promotional game" means a game during
				which a prize is awarded but for which no consideration is required by the
				players.
(14) "Tax year end" means
				June 30th of each year.
23-5-115,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 23-5-112,
					 23-5-409,
					 23-5-412,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.24 - Live Keno and Bingo Record Keeping › Rule 23.16.2402 - LIVE KENO AND BINGO RECORD KEEPING

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(1) A
				record of live keno and bingo gross proceeds, must be maintained separate and
				distinct from other sources of operator revenue. Unless designated otherwise
				the operator of a live keno or bingo game must retain daily accounting records
				for a period of three years from the due date of the live game income tax
				return. The records must remain legible and be kept in the State of Montana and
				accessible by the department from the licensee.
(a) The following records must be maintained
				by operators of live keno and bingo games:
(i) the gross income collected, supported by
				proper records as required in these rules.
(ii) the amounts paid out for prizes
				supported by proper records as required in these rules.
(iii) records documenting the starting and
				ending cash bank which must be verified by a signature. The amount of the
				starting bank must be verified by the signature of at least one person
				responsible for counting or managing the starting game bank. The ending bank
				must be verified by the signature of at least one person responsible for
				counting or managing the ending game bank. In no case may the same person
				verify both starting and ending cash bank amounts.
(iv) records providing a reconciliation of
				gross income, actual profit, cash long or short, and bank deposit.
(v) a copy of the schedule of games and their
				prizes.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 23 - JUSTICE › Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION › Subchapter 23.16.24 - Live Keno and Bingo Record Keeping › Rule 23.16.2403 - EXPENSES ALLOWED IN CALCULATING NET LIVE KENO OR BINGO TAXABLE INCOME (REPEALED)

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23-5-115,
					 MCA; IMP,
					 23-5-409,
					 MCA;