1. A. A manufacturer seeking Commission approval for an instant bingo machine shall submit the instant bingo machine to an independent certified testing laboratory.
2. B. A manufacturer seeking Commission approval for a modification to a Commission approved version of an instant bingo machine, including a change in theme, shall submit the modification to an independent certified testing laboratory.

3. C. At the conclusion of testing of a prototype or modification to an instant bingo machine, an independent certified testing laboratory shall issue to the Commission a certification report in:

   1. (1) An electronic form; and
   2. (2) A format acceptable to the Commission.

4. D. Upon receipt of a certification report from an independent certified testing laboratory, but prior to a decision to approve a prototype or modification to an instant bingo machine, the Commission may require a trial period.

   1. (1) A trial period shall be of a scope and duration the Commission deems appropriate to assess the operation of the instant bingo machine in a live gaming environment.

   2. (2) A trial period shall be subject to compliance by the manufacturer and the facility operator with specific terms and conditions required by the Commission, which may include:

      1. (a) Development and implementation of product specific accounting and internal controls; and
      2. (b) Periodic data reporting to the Commission.

   3. (3) The Commission may order termination of the trial period at any time upon a determination by the Commission that:

      1. (a) A manufacturer or facility operator has not complied with the terms and conditions required by the Commission; or
      2. (b) The instant bingo machine is not performing as expected.

5. E. Upon receipt of a certification report from an independent certified testing laboratory, the Commission may:

   1. (1) Approve the prototype or modification, with or without specific conditions;
   2. (2) Reject the prototype or modification;
   3. (3) Require additional testing; or
   4. (4) Require a trial period under §G of this regulation.
6. F. Commission approval of a prototype or modification of an instant bingo machine does not constitute a guarantee of its safety or reliability.

Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§ 12-301. 1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01— .10 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)

Regulation .08A amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)