(a)

1. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this part, a licensee shall not install or use associated equipment without prior written approval of the Arkansas Racing Commission, unless the commission has waived the approval requirement pursuant to this part.
2. (2) Applications for approval to install or use associated equipment shall be made and processed in such manner and using such forms as the commission may prescribe.
3. (3) The commission shall not approve any use or installation or installations of associated equipment that allow a patron to use a debit instrument for purposes of making electronic funds transfers from an independent financial institution to a game or gaming device through a cashless wagering system until such time as the appropriate rules for such transfers are adopted.