(a) Video lottery terminals registered with and approved by the commission for use at licensed racetracks may offer video lottery games regulated, controlled, and owned and operated by the commission in accordance with the provisions of this section: Provided, That the Secretary of State shall post on the secretary’s website that the rules for video lottery games that have been approved by the commission are available for review at the office of the commission and provide relevant contact information.
(b) A manufacturer may not sell or lease a video lottery terminal for placement at a licensed racetrack in this state unless the terminal has been approved by the commission. Only manufacturers with permits may apply for approval of a video lottery terminal or associated equipment. The manufacturer shall submit two copies of terminal illustrations, schematics, block diagrams, circuit analysis, technical and operation manuals, and any other information requested by the commission for the purpose of analyzing and testing the video lottery terminal or associated equipment.
(c) The commission may require that two working models of a video lottery terminal be transported to the location designated by the commission for testing, examination, and analysis.
(1) The manufacturer shall pay all costs of testing, examination, analysis, and transportation of such video lottery terminal models. The testing, examination, and analysis of any video lottery terminal model may require dismantling of the terminal and some tests may result in damage or destruction to one or more electronic components of such terminal model. The commission may require that the manufacturer provide specialized equipment or pay for the services of an independent technical expert to test the terminal.