D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 30, r. 30-2208

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 44, November 1, 2024

Rule 30-2208 - RETAILER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

2208.1

A person may not offer or allow play of a GOS Machine at a location in the District unless:

(a) The location is a licensed establishment;

(b) The Retailer possesses a GOS Machine endorsement from ABRA in accordance with D.C. Official Code § 25-113.01(e), and after March 31, 2021, a Retailer's license from the Office; and

(c) The person has entered into a written use agreement with a licensed distributor (or before April 1, 2021, with a Distributor) for the placement or installation of a GOS Machine or Machines on the licensed premises.

2208.2

A person shall apply for a Retailer's license on a form prescribed by the Office. The form shall require:

(a) The name of the Applicant;

(b) The mailing address of the Applicant and, if the Applicant is a corporation, the name of the state in which it is incorporated, the location of its principal place of business, and the names and addresses of its directors;

(c) At the discretion of the Office, a report of the Applicant's financial activities, including evidence of financial stability, such as bank statements, business, and personal in come and disbursement schedules, and tax returns; and

(d) Any other information the Office considers necessary.

2208.3

An Applicant for a Retailer's license shall pay a nonrefundable application fee of $300 with the application.

2208.4

A Retailer's license shall be renewed annually, provided that the Licensee continued to comply with the statutory and regulatory requirements and pays upon submission of its renewal application a $300 renewal fee.

2208.5

The Office may require a Retailer to be bonded based upon the financial stability of the applicant Retailer and that the bond will be based upon a formula that reflects that financial risk as determined by the Office.

2208.6

GOS Machines shall not be offered or allowed to be played in the District other than at an establishment licensed as a Retailer.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 30, r. 30-2208

Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 6681, 6720 (September 22, 1989); reserved by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 011618 (8/30/2019); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 3289 (3/26/2021)