Ohio Administrative Code › Title 109:1 - Charitable Foundations › Chapter 109:1-7 › Section 109:1-7-03 - Transportation of regulated equipment and software

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								Licensed e-bingo
			 organizations shall notify the attorney general in writing before installing,
			 moving, removing, or disposing of electronic instant bingo systems and
			 associated game software and themes, or other technology that has been approved
			 by the attorney general.
(B)
								Any modification to electronic instant bingo systems
			 and associated game software and themes, or other technology may be authorized
			 by the attorney general on an emergency basis to prevent cheating or
			 malfunction. The emergency request shall be documented by the licensed e-bingo
			 organization.
(C)
								Each licensed e-bingo organization shall notify the
			 attorney general of any known or suspected defect or malfunction in any
			 electronic instant bingo systems and associated game software and themes, or
			 other technology installed in Ohio at the time of detection. The licensed
			 e-bingo organization shall comply with any instructions from the attorney
			 general for the use of the electronic instant bingo systems and associated game
			 software and themes, or other technology.
(D)
								Licensed e-bingo
			 organizations must confirm before receipt of a shipment of an electronic
			 instant bingo device and any associated game software and themes that the
			 manufacturer and distributor providing the electronic instant bingo device and
			 associated game software and themes are each licensed and have been granted an
			 electronic instant bingo endorsement by the attorney general.
(E)
								In addition to
			 the requirements listed in paragraphs (A) to (D) of this rule, manufacturers
			 and distributors must also adhere the following requirements:
(1)
									Ensure the safe
			 and secure transport of all electronic instant bingo systems and associated
			 game software and themes, or other technology destined for
			 Ohio.
(2)
									Ensure all electronic bingo devices and related
			 hardware bear an identifying (ID) plate listing the serial number and model
			 number and electronic instant bingo manufacturer name or other unique
			 identifier approved in writing by the attorney general.
(3)
									Ensure all
			 electronic instant bingo systems and associated game software, are shipped
			 directly to a licensed bingo location or another location in the state of Ohio
			 expressly authorized by the attorney general. If the manufacturer or
			 distributor has a warehouse in Ohio, it must be approved by the attorney
			 general before any electronic instant bingo systems and associated game
			 software may be shipped to the warehouse for any preparation/configuration work
			 required prior to installation at the authorized location.
(4)
									Ensure the
			 electronic instant bingo systems and associated game software is placed in such
			 a manner as to offer easy access to the attorney general staff to verify the
			 serial number and model number on the ID plate, or other unique identifier
			 approved in writing by the attorney general.