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Can you summarize WARC 9.46.0331?
Gambling1973 act. > Amusement games authorizedMinimum rules.
Short Summary
This legal document authorizes any person to conduct or operate amusement games, subject to obtaining a special amusement game license from the commission. The games can only be conducted at authorized locations, which include agricultural fairs, civic centers, world’s fairs, community-wide civic festivals, commercial expositions, amusement parks, regional shopping centers, locations with a valid liquor license, movie theaters, bowling alleys, miniature golf course facilities, amusement centers, and businesses offering food service with family entertainment. The document specifies that amusement games must comply with local zoning, fire, health, and similar regulations. It also outlines specific requirements for conducting games at regional shopping centers and locations such as providing adult supervision, prohibiting minors during school hours, maintaining security and machine maintenance personnel, and setting closing hours. Bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations are exempt from obtaining a special license. No specific penalties are mentioned in this document.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person conducting or operating amusement games
What does it govern?
Authorization and rules for conducting amusement games
What are exemptions?
Bona fide charitable or bona fide nonprofit organizations
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Washington