23 CAR § 355-1346 – Writable program storage

(a) This section does not apply to EGS that function as part of a game download system, as defined within 23 CAR § 355-1901 et seq.
(b)
1. (1) This section applies to EGS where the control program is capable of being erased and reprogrammed without being removed from the EGS, bill acceptor or other equipment or related device, and such control program shall meet the following requirements.
2. (2) Critical data, files, and programs may only be reprogrammed provided that:
  1. (A) A log of all information that is added, deleted, and modified be stored on the media;
  2. (B) Verifies the validity of all data, files, and programs which reside on the media using the methods listed in the non-EPROM-specific requirements;
  3. (C) Contains appropriate security to prevent unauthorized modifications; and
  4. (D) Does not allow execution of the updated program while the game is in play.

Codification Notes: “EPROMS” means erasable programmable read-only memory.