9/7/2017 4:25 pm
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations
VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
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

102 Governor Street

Richmond, VA 23219
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 09/07/2017
Petitioner Katherine Phelps, on behalf of patrons of the Redwood Community Association Bingo
 Petitioner's Request
Petitioner requests that the Charitable Gaming Board repeal subdivision E of 11 VAC 15-40-110 of the Charitable Gaming Regulations, which states, in part, that no landlord, his agent or employee, member of his immediate family, or person residing in the same household shall at charitable games conducted on the landlord's premises participate in the management, operation, or conduct of any charitable games.  Petitioner further states: "If this rule cannot be repealed, all bingo halls should be compelled to comply with this rule and not single out just one bingo hall.  If all bingo halls are not compelled to comply, that is discrimination on the part of the gaming commission.  We, the undersigned, are patrons at Redwood Community Association Bingo and notice their owners are no longer working bingo.  However, when visiting other bingo halls, we notice that the owners of the property are head of the bingo and family members are workers, managers, etc."
 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 December 12, 2017.
Publication Date 10/02/2017  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 10/22/2017