491—12.10 (99F) Dropping or opening a gaming table.
	 12.10(1) The table inventory slips shall be two-part forms, the original marked “closer” and the duplicate marked “opener,” containing the following:
	  a.   	 The date and time of preparation.
	  b.   	 The game and table number.
	  c.   	 The total value of each denomination of gaming chips.
	  d.   	 The total value of all denominations of gaming chips.
	 12.10(2) Whenever a gaming table is dropped or upon initial opening after a drop, the gaming chips at the gaming table shall be counted by the dealer or boxperson assigned to the gaming table while observed by a casino supervisor assigned to the gaming table.
	 12.10(3) Signatures attesting to the accuracy of the information recorded on the table inventory slips at the time of dropping or opening of the gaming tables shall be of the dealer or boxperson and the casino supervisor assigned to the gaming table who observed the dealer or boxperson count the contents of the table inventory.
	 12.10(4) Upon meeting the signature requirements described in subrule 12.10(3):
	  a.   	 The closer, at dropping, shall be deposited in the container immediately prior to the closing of the table. The opener and the gaming chips remaining at the table shall be placed in a secured locked area on the table.
	  b.   	 The opener, at opening, shall be immediately deposited in the container.
	 12.10(5) Upon opening a gaming table, if the totals on the gaming inventory form vary from the opening count, the casino supervisor shall fill out an error notification slip. The casino supervisor and dealer or boxperson shall sign the error notification slip and deposit the slip in the container.