(c)

1. (1) Applications for approval of a new gaming device or to operate a new intercasino-linked system shall be made and processed in such manner and using such forms as the commission may prescribe.
2. (2) Only licensed manufacturers may apply for approval of a new gaming device.
3. (3) Only operators may apply for approval to operate a new intercasino-linked system.

(e) Each application shall include, in addition to other items or information as the commission may require:

1. (1) A complete, comprehensive, and technically accurate description and explanation in both technical and lay language of the manner in which the gaming device or intercasino-linked system operates and complies with all applicable statutes, regulations, and technical standards, signed under penalty of perjury;
2. (2) A statement under penalty of perjury that, to the best of the manufacturer’s knowledge, the gaming device meets the standards of 23 CAR § 358-1403 or, in the case of an intercasino-linked system, that to the best of the operator’s knowledge the system meets the standards of 23 CAR § 358-1209;
3. (3) In the case of a gaming device, a copy of all executable software, including data and graphic information, and a copy of all source code for programs that cannot be reasonably demonstrated to have any use other than in a gaming device, submitted on electronically readable, unalterable media;
4. (4) In the case of a gaming device, a copy of all graphical images displayed on the gaming device including, but not limited to, reel strips, rules, instructions, and paytables;

5. (5) In the case of an intercasino-linked system:

   1. (A) An operator’s manual;
   2. (B) A network topology diagram;
   3. (C) An internal control system;
   4. (D) A hold harmless agreement;
   5. (E) A graphical representation of the system theme and all related signage;
   6. (F) Information sufficient to calculate a theoretical payoff schedule amount including, but not limited to:

(i) The base and reset amounts;

1. (ii) The total contribution percentage and a breakdown of that percentage, including contribution rates to all progressive payoff schedules and all reset funds;

   1. (iii) The odds of winning the progressive payoff schedule; and

      1. (iv) The amount of the wager required to win the progressive payoff schedule; and
   2. (G) The form of any agreement or written specifications permitted or required of an operator by any other state or tribal government and affecting a multijurisdictional progressive prize system;

2. (6) In the case of a mobile gaming system:

   1. (A) An operator’s manual;
   2. (B) A network topology diagram;
   3. (C) An internal control system; and
   4. (D) A description of the method used to isolate game function to the areas listed in this part; and
3. (7) All materials relating to the results of the registered independent testing laboratory’s inspection and certification process that are required under 23 CAR § 358-1215.