BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the adoption of New Rules I and II pertaining to video gambling machine malfunctions and cash ticket validation systems and the amendment of ARM 23.16.101, 23.16.1802, 23.16.1901, 23.16.1902, 23.16.1903, 23.16.1905, 23.16.1906, 23.16.1907, 23.16.1907A, 23.16.1908, 23.16.1909, 23.16.1909A, 23.16.1910, 23.16.1910A, 23.16.1911, 23.16.1916A, 23.16.1918, 23.16.1920, 23.16.1927, 23.16.1928, 23.16.1931, and 23.16.2305 pertaining to definitions, video gambling machine (VGM) specifications, and electronic live bingo and keno equipment specifications

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On August 10, 2018, the Department of Justice published MAR Notice No. 23-16-255 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed adoption and amendment of the above-stated rules at page 1481 of the 2018 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 15.

 

2. The department has adopted the following rules as proposed: New Rule I (23.16.1904) and New Rule II (23.16.1922).

 

3. The department has amended the following rules as proposed: ARM 23.16.101, 23.16.1901, 23.16.1902, 23.16.1903, 23.16.1905, 23.16.1906, 23.16.1907, 23.16.1907A, 23.16.1908, 23.16.1909, 23.16.1909A, 23.16.1910, 23.16.1910A, 23.16.1911, 23.16.1916A, 23.16.1918, 23.16.1920, 23.16.1927, 23.16.1928, 23.16.1931, and 23.16.2305.

 

4. The department has amended the following rule as proposed, but with the following changes from the original proposal, new matter underlined, deleted matter interlined:

 

23.16.1802 DEFINITIONS (1) through (4) remain as proposed.

(5) "CTVS" (cash ticket validation system) means a stand-alone system that electronically acquires information from VGMs solely for the purpose of validating cash ticket vouchers.

(6) through (30) remain as proposed.

 

5. The department has thoroughly considered the comments and testimony received. A summary of the comments received and the department's responses are as follows:

 

COMMENT #1:  The department received a single comment at the public hearing and no written comments following the hearing. The commenter suggested the definition of a CTVS would be clearer and minimize potential conflicts with existing systems by refining the definition of a CTVS as a "stand-alone" system.

 

RESPONSE #1: The suggestion is accepted and the rule as amended will be changed accordingly.

 

 

/s/ Matthew Cochenour                             /s/ Timothy C. Fox                          

Matthew Cochenour                                 Timothy C. Fox

Rule Reviewer                                          Attorney General

                                                                  Department of Justice

           

Certified to the Secretary of State September 25, 2018.