10/1/2015 12:06 pm Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations | VA.R. Document Number: R____-______ |
Virginia Register Publication Information
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Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: | Charitable Gaming Board |
Regulatory Coordinator: | Erin Williams (804)786-7157 erin.williams@vdacs.virginia.gov |
Agency Contact: | Michael Menefee Program Mgr, Charitable and Regulatory Programs (804)786-3983 Michael.Menefee@vdacs.virginia.gov |
Contact Address: | Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services PO Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
Chapter Affected: | |
11 vac 15 - 40: | Charitable Gaming Regulations |
Statutory Authority: |
State: Section 18.2-340.15 of the Code of Virginia Federal: |
Date Petition Received | 05/22/2015 |
Petitioner | Jim McIntire, VTabs |
Petitioner requests that the Charitable Gaming Board amend Charitable Gaming Regulations
to increase the number of electronic pull-tab devices used to facilitate the play
of electronic pull-tabs sold, played, and redeemed at any premises pursuant to ยง 18.2-340.26:1
of the Code of Virginia (i.e. social quarters). Petitioner proposes that if the premises'
Certificate of Occupancy establishes that the premises can accommodate more than 150
occupants, then the current limit of five electronic pull-tab devices at these premises
should be increased to nine electronic-pull tab devices.
Agency Plan
The Charitable Gaming Board will consider this request at its next scheduled meeting
following the public comment period. This meeting will occur on September 8, 2015.
Publication Date | 06/15/2015 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
Comment End Date | 07/05/2015 |
Initiate a regulatory change
Agency Response Date | 10/01/2015 |
At its meeting on September 8, 2015, the Charitable Gaming Board (Board) considered
the petition and public comments, including several letters of support from various
stakeholder groups. The Board voted to amend the Charitable Gaming Regulation by
the standard regulatory process. At the September meeting, the Board also authorized
staff to file a Notice of Intended Regulatory Action.