Ohio Admin. Code 901:9-2-12 - Coin or washer pitch games

(A) In any game at a fair in which washers, disks, or coins are thrown, the operator shall ensure:the
(1) The target must be is level horizontally. ; In games where coins are used, in no case shall the coin tossed or pitched be larger than a quarter.
(2) The coin to be tossed or pitched is no larger than a quarter; and
(3) Only metal washers or coins are used if requested by the fairboard.
(B) Washer or coin pitch games including pitch for glass. The operator of these style games shall ensure: Each
(1) Each and every prize shall have has a large enough opening and be so is arranged so that it can be won. ; and When a target is used for "choice," it must be stated on a sign how a "choice" prize is won. Metal washers or coins can be used at the option of the fair board.
(2) When a target is used for "choice," a sign needs to show how a "choice" prize is won.
(C) Washer or coin spot pitch games. The operator of these style games shall ensure: The
(1) The boards on which spots are arranged shall be are level and unwarped; and shall not be greased, waxed, or powdered. Spots, washers, and coins shall be of contrasting colors. The diameter of each and every spot shall be three-sixteenths of an inch greater than the diameter of the washer or coin used to play the game. The entire washer or coin shall be in the spot to "win." When washers are used, only steel washers shall be used. Metal washers or coins can be used at the option of the fair board.
(2) The boards on which spots are arranged are not greased, waxed, or powdered;
(3) The spots, washers, and coins are of contrasting colors;
(4) The diameter of each and every spot is three-sixteenths of an inch greater than the diameter of the washer or coin used to play the game; and
(5) The entire washer or coin is in the spot to "win."

Notes

Ohio Admin. Code 901:9-2-12
Effective: 3/21/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 1/3/2024 and 03/21/2029
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1711.11
Rule Amplifies: 1711.11
Prior Effective Dates: 01/28/1974, 08/11/1978, 12/23/1986, 06/20/1988, 08/01/1994, 03/23/2017

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