481—105.6 (99B) Registration of registered amusement devices. Each owner of an amusement device subject to registration by the department pursuant to Iowa Code section 99B.10(4) shall obtain a registration. A registration issued pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 99B is required to offer a registered amusement device for use.
	   105.6(1) Each owner of an amusement device subject to the registration requirements imposed by this chapter shall register the device before it is made available for operation.
	   105.6(2) In the event a registration position is not open, the distributor’s or owner’s name may be placed on the department’s waiting list. The distributor or owner will be notified by the department when a position is available and the distributor’s name or owner’s name reaches the top of the waiting list. Upon the distributor’s or owner’s completion of the application form and payment of the required fee, the department shall issue a registration tag valid for one year from the date of issuance.
	      a.    	 Application forms are available from the Department of Inspections and Appeals, Amusement Devices, Lucas State Office Building, 321 East 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0083. The application form shall contain all information required by the department.
	      b.    	 Prior to placement of the amusement device for public use, the registration tag shall be prominently displayed on the front of the registered amusement device in such a manner as to be clearly visible to the general public.
	      c.    	 Any changes to the information provided on the application, including but not limited to changes in ownership, registered amusement device location, and the cessation of business in this state, shall be reported to the department in writing or electronically within ten calendar days of the occurrence of any of the above events.
	      d.    	 Registration fees are nonrefundable.
	   105.6(3) A registered amusement device must be obtained from a manufacturer, a manufacturer’s representative or a distributor that is registered with the department pursuant to Iowa Code section 99B.10A. For new machines, proof of purchase, which includes the seller’s name, company name, and address, must accompany the application for registration of the machine.
The owner of the registered amusement device shall exercise due diligence in ensuring that the amusement device is in compliance with these rules and all laws governing such devices. Upon request by the department or the department’s designee, any manufacturer, manufacturer’s representative or distributor registered with the department, or any owner of a registered device, shall permit the inspection of any amusement device and shall make available for inspection all records, documents, and agreements pertaining to the amusement device.
	   105.6(4) An organization that meets the requirements of Iowa Code section 99B.7(1)“m” shall not permit or offer for use more than four registered amusement devices at any single premises. Organizations that meet the Iowa Code section 99B.7(1)“m” requirements under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code shall provide a copy of the exemption approval letter from the Internal Revenue Service. All other persons shall not permit or offer for use more than two registered amusement devices at any single premises. The single premises where the registered amusement device(s) is located shall have a Class “A,” Class “B,” Class “C,” special Class “C,” or Class “D” liquor control license or a Class “B” or a Class “C” beer permit issued pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 123. New registrations shall not be issued to devices to be located at premises with Class “B” or Class “C” beer permits.
	   105.6(5) Each electrical or mechanical amusement device required to be registered pursuant to Iowa Code section 99B.10 shall include on the amusement device a counting mechanism.
	      a.    	 The department of inspections and appeals and the department of public safety shall notify the distributor, owner, or qualified organization in advance to have access to the information provided by the counting mechanism.
	      b.    	 The counting mechanism shall be at least six digits in length and shall cumulatively count the total amounts inserted in the device during game play. If the mechanism being used tallies in dollars and cents, at least six digits must be used for the dollar amount. The counting mechanism shall not be able to be reset.
	      c.    	 The counting mechanism shall be equipped with a battery backup, or an equivalent, and shall be capable of accurately maintaining all required information for 30 days after power is discontinued from the device.
	   105.6(6) Each electrical or mechanical device required to be registered pursuant to Iowa Code section 99B.10 at a location for which only a Class “B” or a Class “C” beer permit has been issued pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 123 shall include on the device a security mechanism that prevents the device from being operated by a person until action is taken by the owner or owner’s designee to allow the person to operate the device.
[ARC 1930C, IAB 4/1/15, effective 5/6/15]