South Dakota Administrative Code

Rule 20:18:18:07 Approval to modify slot machines -- Applications and procedures. 20:18:18:07. Approval to modify slot machines -- Applications and procedures. Modifications to slot machines may only be made by applicants who have received the prior written approval of the execut…

Rule 20:18:18:08 Evaluation of modifications. 20:18:18:08. Evaluation of modifications. The executive secretary may require transportation of not more than two working models of a modified slot machine or component to a game laboratory for review and inspection. The manufacturer …

Rule 20:18:18:09 Field test of modified machines. 20:18:18:09. Field test of modified machines. The executive secretary must make a preliminary, nonbinding determination whether a modified slot machine meets the requirements of SDCL 42-7B and this article. If the executive secret…

Rule 20:18:18:10 Final approval of modifications. 20:18:18:10. Final approval of modifications. The executive secretary must notify the manufacturer in writing of any decision to approve or disapprove a modification. Source: 16 SDR 57, effective October 1, 1989; 19 SDR 177, effec…

Rule 20:18:18:11 Conversions. 20:18:18:11. Conversions. A licensee, other than a manufacturer, who converts a slot machine from one approved game configuration to another approved game configuration must notify the executive secretary prior to the conversion. If the conversion af…

Rule 20:18:18:12 Duplication of program storage media. 20:18:18:12. Duplication of program storage media. A licensee, other than a manufacturer, may not duplicate the contents of a slot machine program or computer storage chips unless it has received written approval from the exe…

Rule 20:18:18:13 Marking and registration of slot machines. 20:18:18:13. Marking and registration of slot machines. A manufacturer or distributor may not distribute a slot machine in this state unless the machine has a permanent serial number which must be the same number given t…

Rule 20:18:18:14 Approval to sell or dispose of slot machines -- Conditions for destruction. 20:18:18:14. Approval to sell or dispose of slot machines -- Conditions for destruction. A licensee, other than a manufacturer or distributor, may not sell or dispose of slot machines or …

Rule 20:18:18:14.01 Purchasing of slot machines. 20:18:18:14.01. Purchasing of slot machines. A licensee who purchases slot machines for use in South Dakota may purchase slot machines only from licensed manufacturers or distributors, tribal entities who have in effect a lawful co…

20:18:18:15. Maintenance of slot machines. Except as provided in this section, a licensee may not alter the operation of approved slot machines. A licensee must maintain the slot machines. Operators must purchase parts that affect game outcome and associated equipment from a manu…

Rule 20:18:18:15.01 Licensed operator authorized to perform maintenance on bill acceptors. 20:18:18:15.01. Licensed operator authorized to perform maintenance on bill acceptors. A licensed operator may perform maintenance on any bill acceptor belonging to a licensee. If a license…

Rule 20:18:18:16 Summary suspension of approval of slot machines. 20:18:18:16. Summary suspension of approval of slot machines. The commission may issue a summary order to the manufacturer, distributor, or licensee suspending approval of a slot machine if it determines that the s…

Rule 20:18:18:17 Approval of new games -- Applications and procedures. 20:18:18:17. Approval of new games -- Applications and procedures. A licensee may not offer a new slot machine for play unless it has been approved by the executive secretary. Source: 16 SDR 57, effective Octo…

Rule 20:18:18:18 Field trials of new games. 20:18:18:18. Field trials of new games. The executive secretary may allow or require a new slot machine to be tested at a retail establishment for not more than 180 days under terms that the executive secretary may require. The executiv…

Rule 20:18:18:19 Final approval of new games. 20:18:18:19. Final approval of new games. The executive secretary must determine whether the application for approval of the new slot machine should be granted. Source: 16 SDR 57, effective October 1, 1989. General Authority: SDCL 42-…

Rule 20:18:18:20 Approval of associated equipment -- Applications and procedures. 20:18:18:20. Approval of associated equipment -- Applications and procedures. Unless otherwise waived, a manufacturer or distributor of associated equipment may not distribute associated equipment u…

Rule 20:18:18:21 Evaluation of associated equipment. 20:18:18:21. Evaluation of associated equipment. The executive secretary may require transportation of not more than two working models of associated equipment to a laboratory designated by the executive secretary. The laborato…

Rule 20:18:18:22 Field trial of associated equipment. 20:18:18:22. Field trial of associated equipment. The executive secretary may allow or require that associated equipment be tested at licensed retail establishments for not more than 180 days under terms that the executive sec…

Rule 20:18:18:23 Installation of associated equipment. 20:18:18:23. Installation of associated equipment. A licensee may not install or use associated equipment that must be approved without the prior approval of the executive secretary. Applications for approval to install or us…

Rule 20:18:18:24 Maintenance. of associated equipment. 20:18:18:24. Maintenance of associated equipment. A licensee may not alter the manner in which the associated equipment operates without the prior approval of the executive secretary. Source: 16 SDR 57, effective October 1, 1…

20:18:18:24.01. Installation and upgrade of on-line monitoring and control system. A licensee may not install or use an on-line monitoring and control system without prior written approval by the executive secretary. Application for approval to install or use an on-line monitorin…

20:18:18:24.02. On-line monitoring and control system access and control. A licensee must maintain a secure control environment for any on-line monitoring and controls system. System hardware must be located in an area approved by the executive secretary. Access to the area is re…

Rule 20:18:18:24.03 On-line monitoring and control system -- Network security 20:18:18:24.03. On-line monitoring and control system -- Network security. Each production network (live network) serving on-line monitoring and control systems shall be secured from outside traffic. A …

Rule 20:18:18:25 Retention of records. 20:18:18:25. Retention of records. All records required by this chapter must be maintained for three years. Wagering vouchers as described in chapter 20:18:17 shall be retained for a period of 90 days from date of redemption. Wagering vouche…

20:18:18:26. External bonusing systems. External bonusing systems are comprised of slot machines that are configured to participate in electronically communicated bonus award payments from an approved host system, and the host system that controls award issuance. Bonusing awards …

Rule 20:18:18.01:01 License required -- Sale, distribution, or lease only to licensed person. 20:18:18.01:01. License required -- Sale, distribution, or lease only to licensed person. A manufacturer or distributor of slot machines or equipment which are manufactured or assembled …

Rule 20:18:18.01:02 Inspection and investigation of slot machine and equipment. 20:18:18.01:02. Inspection and investigation of slot machine and equipment. Before offering slot machines or equipment for sale, distribution, or lease, a slot machine manufacturer must request the co…

Rule 20:18:18.01:03 Repealed. 20:18:18.01:03. Inspection of exported slot machines and equipment.Repealed. Source: 20 SDR 113, effective January 23, 1994; repealed, 25 SDR 95, effective January 20, 1999.

Rule 20:18:18.01:04 Payment for inspections. 20:18:18.01:04. Payment for inspections. The licensed manufacturer is responsible for the costs of slot machine inspection. The commission or the testing facility with the commission or executive secretary's permission shall bill the l…

Rule 20:18:18.01:05 Notification of suppliers. 20:18:18.01:05. Notification of suppliers. The commission must be notified by the slot machine manufacturer of all suppliers of equipment which affect game outcome as defined in § 20:18:18:15. The slot machine manufacturer must submi…

Rule 20:18:18.01:06 Final assembly and initial operation -- Request for change. 20:18:18.01:06. Final assembly and initial operation -- Request for change. The manufacturer is responsible for the final assembly and initial operation of a slot machine and equipment manufactured in…

Rule 20:18:18.01:07 Disciplinary procedures. 20:18:18.01:07. Disciplinary procedures. The violations listed in this section will result in sealing or seizing any or all of the slot machines and equipment manufactured, leased, or distributed by the licensee and are subject to SDCL…

Rule 20:18:18.01:08 Independent contractor. 20:18:18.01:08. Independent contractor. For the purposes of this chapter, the term, independent contractor, means any person who: (1) Is not an employee of a licensed manufacturer; and (2) Pursuant to an agreement with a license manufac…

Rule 20:18:18.01:09 Independent contractor exempt from licensing requirements. 20:18:18.01:09. Independent contractor exempt from licensing requirements. An independent contractor is not subject to licensing pursuant to SDCL chapter 42-7B in connection with activities performed a…

Rule 20:18:18.01:10 Determination of suitability of independent contractor. 20:18:18.01:10. Determination of suitability of independent contractor. An independent contractor may be required by the commission to file an application for a finding of suitability to be an independent…

Rule 20:18:18.01:11 Commission determination of unsuitability of an independent contractor. 20:18:18.01:11. Commission determination of unsuitability of an independent contractor. If the commission finds an independent contractor to be unsuitable: (1) Each licensed manufacturer s…

Rule 20:18:18.01:12 Manufacturers agreements with independent contractors. 20:18:18.01:12. Manufacturers agreements with independent contractors. Any agreement between a licensed manufacturer and an independent contractor shall provide for termination without continuing obligatio…

Rule 20:18:18.01:13 Manufacturers responsibilities for independent contractors. 20:18:18.01:13. Manufacturers responsibilities for independent contractors. Each licensed manufacturer must: (1) Complete a review of any software, source language, or executable code designed, develo…

Rule 20:18:18.01:14 Control program. 20:18:18.01:14. Control program. For the purposes of this chapter, the term, control program, means any software, source language, or executable code which affects the result of a wager by determining win or loss. The term includes software, s…

Rule 20:18:18.02:01 Approval required to store or display. 20:18:18.02:01. Approval required to store or display. Upon approval of the commission or executive secretary, a licensed slot machine manufacturer, distributor, or operator may store or display slot machines in locations…

Rule 20:18:18.02:02 Repealed. 20:18:18.02:02. Notice of transportation of slot machines.Repealed. Source: 18 SDR 9, effective July 23, 1991; transferred from § 20:18:28:02, 21 SDR 98, effective November 30, 1994; repealed, 25 SDR 95, effective January 20, 1999.

Rule 20:18:18.02:03 Inventory list required. 20:18:18.02:03. Inventory list required. Any licensee storing slot machines in the state of South Dakota is required to maintain a current inventory list. The inventory list shall include at least the following information: manufacture…

Rule 20:18:19:01 Blackjack table -- Physical characteristics. 20:18:19:01. Blackjack table -- Physical characteristics. Blackjack must be played at a table having on one side places for the players and on the opposite side a place for the dealer. The cloth covering the blackjack …

Rule 20:18:19:02 Cards -- Receipt and storage. 20:18:19:02. Cards -- Receipt and storage. When decks of cards are received for use in a licensed establishment, they must be stored in a locked cabinet. The cabinet must be located in a secure location. The location must be approved…

Rule 20:18:19:03 Cards -- Inspection and removal from use. 20:18:19:03. Cards -- Inspection and removal from use. Prior to their use at a table, decks must be inspected by the dealer. The dealer must check the back of each card to assure that it is not flawed, scratched, or marke…

Rule 20:18:19:04 Cards, envelopes, and containers to commission. 20:18:19:04. Cards, envelopes, and containers to commission. The envelopes and containers containing cards must be turned over to the executive secretary who must inspect them for tampering, marks, alterations, miss…

Rule 20:18:19:05 Duties of a licensee. 20:18:19:05. Duties of a licensee. The executive secretary may request that a licensee remove all or designated cards from play or storage for the purpose of inspection. The executive secretary may conduct the inspection or may request an em…

Rule 20:18:19:06 Distribution of cards. 20:18:19:06. Distribution of cards. Cards that are inspected and found with any indication of tampering, marks, alteration, missing or additional cards, or anything that might indicate unfair play may be returned to the retail licensee to b…

Rule 20:18:19:07 Dealing shoes. 20:18:19:07. Dealing shoes. A dealing shoe must be designed and constructed to maintain the integrity of the game. Dealing shoes and shuffling devices in the establishment must be inspected each gaming day before cards are placed in them to assure …

Rule 20:18:19:08 Poker table -- Approval by executive secretary. 20:18:19:08. Poker table -- Approval by executive secretary. Poker tables to be used in a licensed establishment must have their specifications approved by the executive secretary. Source: 16 SDR 57, effective Octob…