1. (a) The CFO, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.

2. (b) The rules issued by the CFO pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall include:

   1. (1) Minimum standards under § 36-641.09(b);
   2. (2) Standards for conducting inspections of game of skill machines for compliance with industry standards;
   3. (3) Standards for inspecting licensed establishments for compliance with this subchapter;
   4. (4) Minimum and maximum payment amounts for playing game of skill machines;
   5. (5) The maximum amount of allowable winnings per game;
   6. (6) Requirements relating to how fees and taxes are to be remitted;
   7. (7) The method of accounting to be used by a licensed establishment where a game of skill machine is authorized;
   8. (8) Methods of age verification;
   9. (9) Types of records that shall be required to be maintained by a licensee;
   10. (10) Posting requirements;
   11. (11) Advertising guidelines, including specific language concerning individuals under the age of 18;
   12. (12) Penalties for a violation of this subchapter or rule issued pursuant to this subchapter; and
   13. (13) Internal control standards for game of skill machines.

History

Mar. 10, 1981, D.C. Law 3-172, § 421

Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 6022(e)

Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-280, § 7(b)

Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 6(a)

Dec. 6, 2025, D.C. Law 26-55, § 2064(c)

Emergency Legislation

For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(b) of Revised Game of Skill Machines Consumer Protections Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-479, Oct. 1, 2020, 67 DCR 13284).

For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(b) of Revised Game of Skill Machines Consumer Protections Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-16, Feb. 26, 2021, 68 DCR 002559).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2064(c) of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2025 (D.C. Act 26-146, Sept. 3, 2025, 72 DCR 9623).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2064(c) of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2025 (D.C. Act 26-210, Nov. 24, 2025, 72 DCR 13514).

Temporary Legislation

For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 2(b) of Revised Game of Skill Machines Consumer Protections Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-257, Mar. 16, 2021, 67 DCR 13932).