(a)Each applicant for an independent testing laboratory license shall:
(1)be independent from any licensed manufacturer, distributor or operator of any game, gaming device, gaming-associated equipment, cashless-wagering system, inter-casino linked system, mobile-gaming system or interactive-gaming system or any component thereof or modification thereto;
(2)be accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 by an accreditation body that is a signatory to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Mutual Recognition Agreement; and
(3)demonstrate it is technically competent in testing the category of game, device or system for which a license is sought.
(b)An independent testing laboratory and its owners, managers, supervisory personnel and employees:
(1)shall not have a financial or other interest, direct or otherwise, in a licensed manufacturer, distributor, or operator of any game, gaming device, gaming-associated equipment, cashless-wagering system, inter-casino linked system, mobile-gaming system or interactive-gaming system or any component thereof or modification thereto;
(2)shall not participate, consult or otherwise be involved in the design, development, programming or manufacture of any game, gaming device, gaming-associated equipment, cashless-wagering system, inter-casino linked system, mobile-gaming system or interactive-gaming system or any component thereof or modification thereto;
(3)shall not have any other interest in or involvement with a licensed manufacturer, distributor or operator of games or gaming devices that could cause the independent testing laboratory to act in a manner that is not impartial; and
The restrictions set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subdivision do not limit an independent testing laboratory or its owners, managers, supervisory personnel and employees from providing consulting services to a licensed manufacturer, distributor or operator of games or gaming devices, provided that such services do not directly or indirectly indicate, suggest or imply how to design, develop, program or manufacture a game, gaming device, gaming-associated equipment, cashless-wagering system, inter-casino linked system, mobile-gaming system or interactive-gaming system or any components thereof or modification thereto.
(c)Each applicant for an independent testing laboratory license and its owners, managers, supervisory personnel and employees shall produce such information, documentation and assurances as the commission may request concerning the criteria set forth in this section.
(d)The commission shall maintain a list of licensed independent testing laboratories on the commission’s website, along with the categories of testing each is certified to perform.