(a) The Arkansas Racing Commission shall publish technical standards for approval of:
- (1) Gaming devices;
- (2) Online slot metering systems;
- (3) Cashless wagering systems; and
- (4) Associated equipment.
(b) The commission shall:
- (1) Publish notice of proposed technical standards or revisions by posting the proposed changes or revisions on the commission’s website;
- (2) Mail notice of the posting of the proposed technical standards or revisions on the commission’s website and a copy of this section to every casino licensee, licensed manufacturer, and every person who has filed a request with the commission; and
- (3) Provide a copy of the proposed technical standards or revisions to the commission.
- (c) The commission shall consider all written statements, arguments, or contentions submitted by interested parties within thirty (30) days of service of the notice provided for in subsection (b) of this section.
- (d) Not later than forty-five (45) days after service of written notice that the commission has proposed the technical standards or revisions, any casino licensee or licensed manufacturer may object to the technical standards or revisions by filing a written objection with the commission.
(e)
- (1) The commission shall consider any objections filed to the technical standards or revisions proposed by the commission.
- (2) If the commission does not concur with any of the technical standards, the commission shall revise the technical standards to reflect the order of the commission.
- (f) The commission shall send written notice of the effective date of the standards or revisions to all casino licensees, licensed manufacturers, and every person who has filed a request with the commission.
(g)
- (1) Casino licensees or licensed manufacturers may propose the adoption, revision, or deletion of technical standards by submitting a written request to the commission who will consider the request at the commission’s discretion.
- (2) If the commission does not propose the technical standard, the casino licensees or licensed manufacturers may file a request with the commission to adopt, revise, or delete a technical standard.
- (3) The commission may consider the request at its discretion.