Section 230-14-265 - Retention requirements for punch boards and pull-tab series(1) Punch board and pull-tab operators must keep all punch boards or pull-tab series removed from play, including, at least: (a) All prize flares; and(b) All unplayed tabs; and(c) All winning punches or tabs.(2) Operators must make the items in subsection (1) of this section available on the licensed premises for us, local law enforcement, or local tax agencies to inspect.(3) If stored off premises, operators must produce the game for inspection on demand.(4) Operators must retain punch board or pull-tab series removed from play for:(a)Charitable or nonprofit operators - Four months following the last day of the month in which the board or series was removed from play; and(b)Commercial operators -(i) Two months following the last day of the month in which they removed the board or series from play; and(ii) Three months following the day they removed the board or series from play for winning punches or pull-tabs over fifty dollars. Operators must also retain the flare for these games; and(c)Carry-over jackpot series - For four months after the last day of the month in which the carry-over jackpot was won; and(d)Progressive pull-tab series - For one year. After the retention period, operators must destroy unsold progressive pull-tab series tabs in such a way that no one may find and use unopened winning tabs later; and(e)Cumulative prize pool pull-tab games - for four months, following the last day of the month, in which the last seal is opened on the cumulative prize pull-tab game board.Wash. Admin. Code § 230-14-265
Amended by WSR 14-08-002 (Order 695), filed 3/20/14, effective 7/1/2014Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 09-17-077 (Order 657), § 230-14-265, filed 8/14/09, effective 1/1/10; 07-17-058 (Order 614), § 230-14-265, filed 8/10/07, effective 1/1/08.