Section 501a.5. Signage requirements

Under section 1509(c) of the act (relating to compulsive and problem gambling program), each slot machine licensee shall post at least 20 signs that include a gambling assistance message that complies with § 501a.7(d) (relating to advertising). The complete text of the sign shall be submitted for approval to the Director of OCPG utilizing the process contained in § 501a.2(g) (relating to compulsive and problem gambling plan). The signs must be prominently posted at the following locations:

(1) Within 50 feet of each entrance and exit of the facility.

(2) Above or below the cash dispensing opening on all automated teller machines, automated gaming voucher and coupon redemption machines, and other machines that dispense cash to patrons in the licensed facility.

The provisions of this § 501a.5 amended February 26, 2010, effective February 27, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 1082; amended May 13, 2011, effective May 14, 2011, 41 Pa.B. 2439; amended November 7, 2014, effective November 8, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 7057. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (365700).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 501a.5 amended under the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, 4 Pa.C.S. § § 1202(b)(15) and (30), 1207(2), (3), (5), (7)—(9), 1212, 1321, 1322, 13A02(2), 13A26(c), 1509, 1516, 1518(a)(13) and Chapter 16.

Cross References

This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 501a.2 (relating to compulsive and problem gambling plan).