1. The Legislature finds and declares as facts:

(a) That the inspection of games, gaming devices, associated equipment, cashless wagering systems, inter-casino linked systems and interactive gaming systems is essential to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

(b) That the inspection of games, gaming devices, associated equipment, cashless wagering systems, inter-casino linked systems and interactive gaming systems is greatly facilitated by the opportunity to inspect components before assembly and to examine the methods of manufacture.

(c) That the interest of this State in the inspection of games, gaming devices, associated equipment, cashless wagering systems, inter-casino linked systems and interactive gaming systems must be balanced with the interest of this State in maintaining a competitive gaming industry in which games can be efficiently and expeditiously brought to the market.

2. The Commission may, with the advice and assistance of the Board, adopt and implement procedures that preserve and enhance the necessary balance between the regulatory and economic interests of this State which are critical to the vitality of the gaming industry of this State.

3. The Board may inspect every game or gaming device which is manufactured, sold or distributed:

(a) For use in this State, before the game or gaming device is put into play.

(b) In this State for use outside this State, before the game or gaming device is shipped out of this State.

4. The Board may inspect every game or gaming device which is offered for play within this State by a state gaming licensee.

5. The Board may inspect all associated equipment, every cashless wagering system, every inter-casino linked system and every interactive gaming system which is manufactured, sold or distributed for use in this State before the equipment or system is installed or used by a state gaming licensee and at any time while the state gaming licensee is using the equipment or system.

6. In addition to all other fees and charges imposed by this chapter, the Board may determine, charge and collect an inspection fee from each manufacturer, seller, distributor or independent testing laboratory which must not exceed the actual cost of inspection and investigation.

7. The Commission shall adopt regulations which:

(a) Provide for the registration of independent testing laboratories and of each person that owns, operates or has significant involvement with an independent testing laboratory, specify the form of the application required for such registration, set forth the qualifications required for such registration and establish the fees required for the application, the investigation of the applicant and the registration of the applicant.

(b) Authorize the Board to utilize independent testing laboratories for the inspection and certification of any game, gaming device, associated equipment, cashless wagering system, inter-casino linked system or interactive gaming system, or any components thereof.

(c) Establish uniform protocols and procedures which the Board and independent testing laboratories must follow during an inspection performed pursuant to subsection 3 or 5, and which independent testing laboratories must follow during the certification of any game, gaming device, associated equipment, cashless wagering system, inter-casino linked system or interactive gaming system, or any components thereof, for use in this State or for shipment from this State.

(d) Allow an application for the registration of an independent testing laboratory to be granted upon the independent testing laboratory’s completion of an inspection performed in compliance with the uniform protocols and procedures established pursuant to paragraph (c) and satisfaction of such other requirements that the Board may establish.

(e) Provide the standards and procedures for the revocation of the registration of an independent testing laboratory.

(f) Provide the standards and procedures relating to the filing of an application for a finding of suitability pursuant to this section and the remedies should a person be found unsuitable.

(g) Provide any additional provisions which the Commission deems necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions of this section and which are consistent with the public policy of this State pursuant to NRS 463.0129.

8. The Commission shall retain jurisdiction over any person registered pursuant to this section and any regulation adopted thereto, in all matters relating to a game, gaming device, associated equipment, cashless wagering system, inter-casino linked system or interactive gaming system, or any component thereof or modification thereto, even if the person ceases to be registered.

9. A person registered pursuant to this section is subject to the investigatory and disciplinary proceedings that are set forth in NRS 463.310 to 463.318, inclusive, and shall be punished as provided in those sections.

10. The Commission may, upon recommendation of the Board, require the following persons to file an application for a finding of suitability:

(a) A registered independent testing laboratory.

(b) An employee of a registered independent testing laboratory.

(c) An officer, director, partner, principal, manager, member, trustee or direct or beneficial owner of a registered independent testing laboratory or any person that owns or has significant involvement with the activities of a registered independent testing laboratory.

11. If a person fails to submit an application for a finding of suitability within 30 days after a demand by the Commission pursuant to this section, the Commission may make a finding of unsuitability. Upon written request, such period may be extended by the Chair of the Commission, at the Chair’s sole and absolute discretion.

12. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “independent testing laboratory” means a private laboratory that is registered by the Board to inspect and certify games, gaming devices, associated equipment, cashless wagering systems, inter-casino linked systems or interactive gaming systems, and any components thereof and modifications thereto, and to perform such other services as the Board and Commission may request.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1597; A 1969, 651; 1977, 1441; 1981, 1102; 1983, 1207; 1985, 2144; 1995, 1501; 2001, 3092; 2005, 721; 2011, 2841; 2013, 2109, 3312; 2019, 1286)