23.16.2404    PROCEDURE FOR APPROVING VARIATIONS OF STANDARD BINGO CARDS

(1) A game of bingo using a variation of a standard card with 5 columns and 25 squares may not be conducted unless and until it has been approved by the department.

(2) A person requesting approval from the department for conducting a variation of an authorized bingo card shall submit the following information to the department:

(a) an illustration or facsimile of the proposed bingo card variation submitted for approval; and

(b) a detailed description of the operation of the game of bingo utilizing the proposed bingo card variation, which must verify that the game complies with all requirements for games of bingo as set out in 23-5-412, MCA.

(3) The department may request additional information, including a demonstration of the game of bingo utilizing the bingo card variation submitted for approval.

(4) After reviewing the proposed bingo card variation, the department shall notify in writing the person submitting the variation of its intended action. If the person desires a hearing he shall submit a written request to the department within 20 days. Upon receipt of the request, all proceedings must be conducted according to the Montana Administrative Procedure Act and the Attorney General's Model Rules of Procedure.

History: 23-5-115, MCA; IMP, 23-5-412, MCA; NEW, 2009 MAR p. 1260, Eff. 7/31/09.