Washington Administrative Code

The purpose of this chapter shall be to ensure compliance by the board with the provisions of chapter 42.56 RCW dealing with public records.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.06A RCW. WSR 25-23-057, s 226-02-010, filed 11/17/25, effective 12/18/25; WSR 99-18-048, § 226-02-010, file…

The freight mobility strategic investment board public records shall be in the charge of the executive director, who shall be the public records officer for the board. The public records officer shall be responsible for implementation of the board's rules and regulations regardin…

Public records shall be available for inspection and copying from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.06A RCW. WSR 25-23-057, s 226-02-030, filed 11/17/25, effective 12/18/25; WSR 99-18-048, § 226-02-030, filed …

Public records requests should be sent to the public records officer at the office location using the following procedures:(1) To ensure accuracy, any requests for public records should be made in writing and may be mailed or emailed.(2) For prompt response, the following informa…

(l) No fee shall be charged for inspection of public records.(2) The board will charge a reasonable fee for providing copies of public records as provided in RCW 42.56.120.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.06A RCW. WSR 25-23-057, s 226-02-060, filed 11/17/25, effective 12/18/25; W…

In order to implement the provisions of chapter 42.56 RCW, requiring agencies to enact reasonable rules to protect public records from damage or disorganization, the following rules have been adopted.(1) Copying of public documents shall be done by board personnel and under the s…

(1) The board shall determine which public records requested in accordance with these rules are exempt under the provisions of RCW 42.56.040 or other statute.(2) Each denial of a request for a public record shall be accompanied by a written statement to the person requesting the …

Whenever a person objects to a conclusion that a public record is exempt from disclosure, the person may request the attorney general to review the matter in accordance with RCW 42.56.530.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.06A RCW. WSR 25-23-057, s 226-02-090, filed 11/17/25, effec…

(1) The board has available for public inspection and copying at its offices in Olympia a current index of the following records:(a) State legislation and proposed rules and regulations pertaining to board standards.(b) Those statements of policy and interpretations of policy, st…

The board's current index shall be available to all persons under the same rules and on the same conditions as are applied to public records available for inspection.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.06A RCW. WSR 99-18-048, § 226-02-110, filed 8/27/99, effective 9/27/99.]

(1) Our administrative office is located in Lacey, Washington.Mailing AddressPhysical AddressWashington StateGambling CommissionP.O. Box 42400Olympia, WA 98504-2400Washington StateGambling Commission4565 7th Avenue S.E.Lacey, WA 98503(2) Normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:0…

Direct regulatory and operational questions to our field offices, located at:CityTelephone NumberEastern Region Office901 North Monroe, Suite 240Spokane, WA 99201 509-325-7900[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 20-04-012, § 230-01-010, filed 1/24/20, effective 2/24/20. Statut…

(1) To ensure that the public and the commissioners have sufficient notice of agenda items, we require that items for the commission's monthly meeting agenda be submitted in the format we require and delivered to our administrative office at least fourteen days before the regular…

The commission has reviewed its authorized activities and has found them to be exempt pursuant to WAC 197-10-040(2), 197-10-150 through 197-10-190 and the State Environmental Policy Act, chapter 43.21C RCW.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-15-062 (Order 613), § 230-01-02…

Words and terms used in these rules have the same meaning as they have in chapter 9.46 RCW, unless otherwise provided in these rules.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-15-062 (Order 613), § 230-01-025, filed 7/16/07, effective 1/1/08.]

(1) As used in this section, "organization" means a charitable or nonprofit organization holding one or more licenses listed in WAC 230-05-160, a commercial stimulant organization holding one or more licenses listed in WAC 230-05-165, and other businesses holding one or more lice…

A recreational gaming activity (RGA) is a nongambling activity, using poker tables and gambling equipment authorized for use in fund-raising events. A RGA is conducted no more than two times per calendar year, by, or on behalf of, a sponsoring organization, business, or associati…

If a licensed fund-raising equipment distributor contracts to organize and conduct a recreational gaming activity (RGA) on behalf of the organization, business, or association, or department of an organization, business, or association, the licensed distributor must send us a mon…

(1) You must apply to us if you wish to operate bingo games at agricultural fairs licensed to conduct bingo. You may apply for either:(a) An annual permit to conduct bingo games at different agricultural fairs; or(b) A special property bingo permit to conduct bingo games at a sin…

(1) Once each license year, a bingo licensee may apply to play bingo at a different location (special property bingo).(2) The bingo activity is limited to:(a) Three consecutive days; and(b) Sixteen consecutive hours each day.(3) The application must be submitted at least 15 days …

(1) You must apply for a punch board and pull-tab service business permit if you:(a) Reconcile sales, prizes, and cash on hand for punch board and pull-tab series; or(b) Complete records we require; or(c) Store punch boards and pull-tab series removed from play.(2) The owners or …

(1) You may apply for a one-time manufacturer's special sales permit if:(a) You want to sell authorized gambling equipment as set forth in WAC 230-03-200; and(b) Gross sales from authorized gambling equipment will be less than twenty-five thousand dollars during your permit year;…

(1) All applicants, licensees, and permit holders must submit the following, if available, online:(a) All new, renewal, and change applications; and(b) Gambling equipment submissions and inquiries.(2) If you are unable to submit online, you must request a waiver in writing. Waive…

Applicants must prove that they have the required applicable business licenses, permits, health certificates, fire inspections, and use and occupancy permits required by local authorities before being considered for a gambling license.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 06-07…

(1) You must fully complete the license application form we provide in order to be considered for a license. You must submit it with the appropriate fees online in the manner we require, or return it, along with the appropriate fees, to our headquarters office.(2) You must provid…

The applicant signs the application under oath and under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington. This oath affirms that the information on the application and any accompanying materials is accurate and complete.(1) The person signing the application must be:…

(1) "Substantial interest holder" means a person who has actual or potential influence over the management or operation of any organization, association, or other business entity.(2) Evidence of substantial interest may include, but is not limited to:(a) Directly or indirectly ow…

(1) Applicants must give us details or copies of the following information on or attached to their application:(a) The name of the registered agent as required by state law, and the agent's business address located in the state; and(b) Internal Revenue Service tax exemption lette…

(1) All applicants and licensees that do not have a business office or licensed premises within Washington state must appoint a registered agent for receiving and accepting service of process and other communications from us.(2) The registered agent must have a physical Washingto…

You must notify us if any information required on the application changes or becomes inaccurate in any way within ten days of the change.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 06-07-157 (Order 457), § 230-03-055, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]

(1) The following persons must submit fingerprints and undergo a national criminal history background check:(a) Substantial interest holders of commercial businesses and charitable or nonprofit organizations who live or have lived out of the state in the last ten years; and(b) Ca…

(1) Persons holding an "interest" in the building of house-banked card room licensees or charitable or nonprofit licensees in regulatory groups III, IV, or V licensees must undergo a national criminal history background check, including fingerprinting.(2) For those licensees lice…

(1) Applicants' spouses must also meet the qualifications to hold a gambling license when married persons who maintain a marital community apply for or hold a license to operate gambling activities. This includes, but is not limited to, owners and substantial interest holders of …

(1) You must complete a training course we establish if you:(a) Signed the licensing application; or(b) Are a manager; or(c) Are responsible for conducting gambling activities or completing records.(2) You must complete training within thirty days of the effective date of your li…

(1) You may withdraw your license application for any reason by sending written or electronic mail notice to us. We must receive your written request at our headquarters office before we issue or deny the license.(2) Withdrawing an application will not affect any future applicati…

(1) The director may issue a temporary license on completion of the licensing investigation for licenses issued under RCW 9.46.070.(2) The commissioners take action on applications at a public meeting. These actions may include license approval, holding an application over to a f…

We may deny, suspend, or revoke any application, license or permit, when the applicant, licensee, or anyone holding a substantial interest in the applicant's or licensee's business or organization:(1) Commits any act that constitutes grounds for denying, suspending, or revoking l…

(1) "Agricultural" as used in RCW 9.46.0209 means promoting the art or science of:(a) Cultivating land; or(b) Harvesting crops or aquatic resources; or(c) Raising livestock.(2) This definition includes incorporated granges as described in chapter 24.28 RCW.[Statutory Authority: R…

"Athletic" as used in RCW 9.46.0209 means activities which promote physical fitness, sportsmanship, or development of amateur athletes.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 06-07-157 (Order 457), § 230-03-095, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]

"Charitable," eleemosynary, and benevolent as used in RCW 9.46.0209 mean the same thing. They mean:(1) Relief of poverty, indigence, or personal distress;(2) Help for disadvantaged persons;(3) Treatment and prevention of physical or mental distress;(4) Assisting youths, seventeen…

"Civic" as used in RCW 9.46.0209 means relating to or belonging to a city, a citizen, or citizenship.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 06-07-157 (Order 457), § 230-03-105, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]

"Educational" as used in RCW 9.46.0209 means training or instructing individuals for the purpose of improving or developing their capabilities. It also means instructing the public on subjects useful to individuals and beneficial to the community.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.07…

"Fraternal" as used in RCW 9.46.0209 means fraternal societies incorporated under chapter 24.20 RCW and organized under the lodge system with local self-governing branches chartered by a parent organization.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 06-07-157 (Order 457), § 230-03-1…

"Patriotic" as used in RCW 9.46.0209 means encouraging love of country, loyalty, and support of the United States; veterans' groups are included in this definition.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 06-07-157 (Order 457), § 230-03-120, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]

"Political" as used in RCW 9.46.0209 means the process of electing candidates to public or party offices.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 06-07-157 (Order 457), § 230-03-125, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]

"Religious" as used in RCW 9.46.0209 means the advancement of a theological philosophy and the practices and rituals associated with the beliefs or creed of a church, religious society, congregation, or religious denomination, when such practices or rituals are legal.[Statutory A…

"Scientific" as used in RCW 9.46.0209 means the carrying on of scientific research in the public interest. Scientific research will be regarded as carried out in the public interest if it either is performed for the federal or state government or is directed toward benefiting the…

"Social" as used in RCW 9.46.0209 means providing recreation or recreational facilities and conducting other activities for a membership.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 06-07-157 (Order 457), § 230-03-135, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]

"Qualified sports team" as used in WAC 230-03-153 means a Major League or highest-level team organized in Washington state as a member of Major League Baseball, National Hockey League, National Football League, National Basketball Association, Women's National Basketball Associat…

(1) "Bona fide member" means the same thing as "bona fide active member." Bona fide members hold full and regular membership status.(2) To have full and regular membership status in a Washington charitable or nonprofit organization, you must:(a) Be at least eighteen years old, un…