Section 3000.287  Independent Outside Testing Laboratories

a)         Any independent outside testing laboratory that holds an accreditation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 by an accreditation body that is a signatory to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Mutual Recognition Agreement and is authorized to perform independent testing laboratory services in a gaming jurisdiction comparable to Illinois is licensed to perform independent testing laboratory services in Illinois, subject to the requirements of this Subpart.

b)         A "gaming jurisdiction comparable to Illinois" means a jurisdiction with more than one casino that operates a mix of slot machines and table games approved by the regulator.  For purposes of this subsection, "slot machines" and "table games" shall have the meanings ascribed in Section 4 of the Illinois Gambling Act.

c)         Any independent outside testing laboratory may apply by submitting to the Administrator its accreditations and the jurisdictions in which it is authorized to perform independent testing laboratory services.

d)         The Administrator shall determine whether the jurisdictions in which the applicant independent outside testing laboratory is licensed to perform independent testing laboratory services is a gaming jurisdiction comparable to Illinois.

e)         The Administrator shall provide a written determination whether the applicant independent outside testing laboratory meets the criteria in subsection (a).

f)         If the Administrator determines that the applicant independent outside testing laboratory does not meet the criteria in subsection (a), the applicant may request a determination by the Board, in writing, within 21 days after the date of service of the Administrator's determination.

(Source:  Added at 44 Ill. Reg. 521, effective December 30, 2019)