New Hampshire Administrative Code

"Winner-take-all game" means a game, pursuant to RSA 287-E:7, XIII, in which all money received for the game is awarded, less the 7 percent (%) tax and 7% game reimbursement fee specified in RSA 287-E:7, XIII, to the winner of the game. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pari 1002.24 Deriv…

"Shared carryover-coverall" means "shared carry-over-cover-all" as defined in RSA 287-E:1, X, namely, "a carry-over-cover-all bingo game conducted at a host hall and exhibited simultaneously to at least one participating hall by means of an electronic simulcast feed for the purpo…

"Shared carryover coverall service provider" means a licensed distributor that provides bingo paper, bingo game system equipment, or services for the operation of a shared carryover coverall game. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pari 1002.26 Derived From Volume XXXVII Number 15, Filed A…

"Sheet" means a single piece of paper on which 3 or more bingo cards are printed and of a predetermined color used to distinguish it for use with a specific bingo game. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pari 1002.27 (See Revision Notes #1 and #2 at chapter heading for Pari 1000) #10928, e…

"Winner-take-all game" means a game, pursuant to RSA 287-E:7II, XI, in which all money received for the game is awarded, less the 7 percent (%) tax and 7% game reimbursement fee specified in RSA 287-E:7II, XI, to the winner of the game. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pari 1002.28 (See …

(a) Manufacturers and distributors shall not supply or sell bingo paper supplies, electronic bingo player systems, or shared carryover coverall supplies or networking systems in New Hampshire without possessing a current and valid license issued by the commission in accordance wi…

(a) Charitable organization shall not hold games of bingo without possessing a current and valid license issued by the commission in accordance with RSA 287-E and this chapter. (b) To be eligible for licensure, an organization shall meet the definition of a charitable organizatio…

(a) No individual or entity, other than a charitable organization or governmental subdivision, shall lease or rent premises for the conduct of bingo without a commercial hall license issued by the commission. (b) To obtain a commercial hall license, the individual or entity shall…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 287-E:13-a, to be eligible to act as a host hall for shared bingo games, the applicant must hold a valid bingo license under RSA 287-E:6. (b) Any commercial hall or charitable organization wishing to act as a host hall shall submit the following documentation …

(a) In accordance with RSA 287-E:12, a private campground or hotel may conduct bingo games without a license when the private campground or hotel: (1) Has been in existence for at least 2 years in the city or town where the games are to be held; (2) Was not established solely for…

(a) The commission shall approve an application and issue the applicable distributors or manufacturer license when: (1) The application is found to be complete and accurate; (2) All fees have been paid, in accordance with Pari 1003.01(c)(2) or Pari 1003.01(d)(2) above, as applica…

(a) The commission shall approve an application and issue a license to the charitable organization to operate bingo games when:(1) The application is found to be complete and accurate; (2) All supporting documentation required by Pari 1003.02(d) above has been submitted and found…

(a) The commission shall approve an application and issue a license to a commercial hall when: (1) The application is found to be complete and accurate; (2) Copies of the rental or lease agreement have been included, in accordance with Pari 1003.03(b)(2) above, and found to compl…

(a) The commission shall approve a commercial hall or charitable organization to act as a host hall when the applicant:(1) Holds a valid bingo license under RSA 287-E:6; (2) Has submitted a completed application and related documents required by Pari 1003.04(b); (3) Has developed…

(a) Licenses issued in accordance with this chapter shall be non-transferable, and shall expire in accordance with the following: (1) Distributor or manufacturer licenses shall expire on June 30 following the date of issue; (2) Charitable organization licenses shall expire on the…

(a) If, after issuing a license, the commission receives information that indicates that good cause, as set forth in (k) below, exists to suspend or revoke the license, the commission shall notify the licensee in writing of: (1) The intended action; (2) The reason(s) for the inte…

(a) Any person aggrieved by the commission's decision may appeal the decision by submitting a request for an administrative hearing to the commission within 15 days of the date on the notice of decision. (b) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the commission upon appeal may app…

(a) All licensees shall conduct charitable gaming activities in a manner that ensures: (1) The integrity of the game; (2) That the games are fair, secure, and able to be auditable and operate correctly; and (3) That all games are free from corruption, criminal influences, and con…

(a) Each licensed manufacturer of bingo paper supplies and electronic bingo player systems shall: (1) Ensure that all bingo paper supplies and electronic bingo player systems sold or supplied for use in New Hampshire comply with the standards set forth in this chapter; (2) When s…

(a) Each licensed distributor of bingo paper supplies and electronic bingo player systems shall:(1) Ensure that all bingo paper supplies and electronic bingo player systems sold or supplied for use in New Hampshire comply with the standards set forth in this chapter; (2) Only sup…

Licensed charitable organizations shall: (a) Adopt house rules in accordance with Pari 1007.05 below; (b) Prominently display the following documents within the commercial hall or facility in areas that are accessible to and easily seen by the public, including in the immediate a…

(a) The amount of the hall rental to the charitable organization shall not exceed $5 per player per charitable organization's bingo event. (b) The commercial hall shall provide, as part of the hall rental fee, the following items and services to the charitable organization:(1) Ha…

(a) A host hall shall obtain approval from the commission, in accordance with Pari 1004.04, before holding a shared carryover coverall bingo game. (b) The host hall shall only simulcast shared carryover coverall games to participating halls located within New Hampshire and licens…

(a) The charitable organization shall: (1) Only use bingo equipment that is free of any defects and functioning in proper working order; and (2) Furnish or operate bingo equipment in such a manner that each player is given an equal opportunity to win. (b) Bingo ball machines and …

(a) Cards, and sheets used in the conduct of bingo games shall be designed to be disposable and comply with the following manufacture standards: (1) The paper used should be of sufficient weight and quality to:a. Allow for legible numbers and prevent ink from spreading or bleedin…

(a) A card-minding system shall not be sold, leased, or otherwise furnished to any person for use in the conduct of bingo until it has been: (1) Tested by an authorized independent testing laboratory to ensure that the device and proprietary software conforms to the restrictions …

(a) A shared carryover coverall game shall only be simulcast using audio and video technologies that have been approved by the commission. (b) The audio and video technology used to link the facilities may include cable, internet, satellite, broadband, or telephone technology, or…

(a) A charitable organization shall adopt and follow house rules that do not violate RSA 287-E or this chapter, and address a minimum of the following: (1) What constitutes a bingo and whether or not the last number called need be involved; (2) The responsibility of the bingo pla…

(a) A charitable organization shall only play bingo games as identified on a game schedule approved by the commission pursuant to this section. (b) To obtain commission approval, the charitable organization shall submit a proposed game schedule that included the following informa…

(a) A charitable organization shall only play bingo games as identified on a game schedule approved by the commission pursuant to this section. (b) To obtain commission approval, the charitable organization shall submit a proposed game schedule that included the following informa…

The following documents shall be prominently display within the hall in areas that are accessible to and easily seen by the public, including in the immediate area where the bingo games are played: (a) The current bingo license of the charitable organization hosting the game; (b)…

(a) Auxiliaries are any group of people functioning in a subsidiary capacity to assist the primary charitable organization. (b) Auxiliaries may assist the primary charity in the operation of a bingo game if all of the following are true: (1) The auxiliary has been in existence fo…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 287-E:1, V-a, bingo shall only be played at a licensed commercial bingo hall, or at a facility owned by a charitable organization or governmental subdivision. (b) Pursuant to RSA 287-E:7, IX, the charitable organization shall not charge a fee for admission to …

(a) The carryover coverall bingo game prize money shall be rolled over to a successive bingo event in the event there is no winner on the original or preceding bingo event. (b) The carryover coverall bingo game prize money shall accumulate until there is a winner. (c) If there is…

In addition to the requirements in Pari 1008.04 above, a shared carryover coverall game shall comply with the following: (a) Prior to conducting a shared carryover coverall game, all parties shall enter into written agreements which include:(1) The effective dates of the agreemen…

(a) A charitable organization may operate bingo at an agricultural fair when designated to do so by the organization conducting the fair. (b) In accordance with RSA 287-E:10, bingo games shall only be conducted on those days during which the agricultural fair holds its annual bon…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 287-E:9, IV, the charitable organization shall maintain the following separate checking accounts at a financial institution with at least one office in New Hampshire for the deposit and disbursement of all income relating to bingo and lucky 7, except cash priz…

(a) Except for bingo games licensed under RSA 287-E:10 through RSA 287-E:13 and for prizes awarded under RSA 287-E:7, XV, the charitable organization shall deduct and submit to the commission a tax equal to 7 percent of the total amount collected from participants in any game, in…

(a) Each licensed charitable organization shall complete and submit a "Bingo Monthly Financial Report (BMFR)" (9/2014) to the commission to document the organization's income and expenses with regard to bingo activities. (b) A licensed charitable organization shall submit a repor…

Licensed distributors shall submit a year-end inventory reports to the commission which includes detailed information regarding the supplies and systems sold or leased to each licensed. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pari 1009.04 Derived From Volume XXXV Number 40, Filed October 8, 201…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 287-E:14 and RSA 287-E:25, disciplinary measures available to sanction misconduct shall include:(1) Imposition of an administrative order or fine; (2) Suspension of a license for a period of up to one year; and (3) Revocation of a license. (b) Other than the i…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 287-E:14, I, when the commission imposes an administrative order or fine upon a person or entity for a violation of RSA 287-E or this chapter, the order shall be scaled to reflect the scope of the violation for each offense. (b) When the commission has determi…

(a) For the purposes of this section, a "minor violation" means conduct, action, or failure to act by any person, entity, applicant, or licensee that was not: (1) Of a nature, quality, or extent to effect or potentially effect the integrity of the charitable game(s) being conduct…

(a) The commission shall revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a license when, based upon the facts of the case, imposition of an administrative fine would not protect the public's interests. (b) If a reason exists, as set forth in (c) below, to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew …

(a) When the commission receives information indicating that a licensee has supplied false or incomplete information or has engaged in misconduct that poses an immediate danger to the public's welfare, the commission shall issue an order pursuant to RSA 541-A:30, III, that sets f…

(a) Any person aggrieved by the commission's decision to deny, suspend, or revoke a license may appeal the decision by submitting a request for an administrative hearing in accordance with (b) below. (b) Within 15 days of the date on the notice issued pursuant to Pari 1010.02(c) …

(a) Except as provided in (b) below, within 30 days after any order or decision has been made by the commission, any party to the action or proceeding before the commission, or any person directly affected thereby, may apply for a rehearing in respect to any matter determined in …