481—100.19(99B) Licensure of manufacturers and distributors of bingo equipment and supplies and electronic raffle systems. A manufacturer or distributor of bingo equipment and supplies and electronic raffle systems, as defined in Iowa Code section 99B.32, shall obtain a license prior to conducting business within the State of Iowa.
	100.19(1) Duration of license. The license is issued for a one-year period.
	100.19(2) Application. To obtain a license, the applicant shall complete an application for a license and submit a $1,000 fee.
	a. 	The applicant shall comply with the requirements of Iowa Code chapter 99B, administrative rules of the department and other applicable state or federal laws.
	b. 	The department may require detailed information concerning the business structure and operation of the applicant, including but not limited to the following:
	(1)	All owners, officers and board members of the business.
	(2)	All names under which the applicant will conduct business in the state of Iowa.
	100.19(3) Manufacturers and distributors of electronic raffle systems—additional requirements. A manufacturer or distributor of electronic raffle systems must meet the following additional requirements in order to obtain a license.
	a. 	Approval of certifying entity by the department. In addition to licensure, manufacturers and distributors of electronic raffle systems must be certified by an entity approved by the department. “Approved by the department,” for purposes of this subrule, means that the entity has submitted its qualifications in writing to the director for review and has received approval in writing by the director or the director’s designee.
	b. 	Certification—requirements. Entities approved by the department to certify manufacturers and distributors of electronic raffle systems shall ensure all electronic raffle systems meet the requirements of Iowa Code section 99B.25 and rule 481—100.20(99B).
	c. 	Review of contracts—notification. The applicant shall submit to the department for review at the time of application the base contract intended for use with qualified organizations. For the duration of the license, the licensee shall notify the department each time the licensee enters into a contract with a qualified organization by submitting in writing the name of the qualified organization and the duration of the contract. The required notification will allow the department to verify that the qualified organization holds a valid two-year qualified organization license, which permits the conduct of an electronic raffle.
[ARC 4013C, IAB 9/26/18, effective 10/31/18]