A manufacturer seeking Commission approval for an instant bingo machine shall submit the instant bingo machine to an independent certified testing laboratory. A manufacturer seeking Commission approval for a modification to a Commission approved version of an instant bingo machine, including a change in theme, shall submit the modification to an independent certified testing laboratory. At the conclusion of testing of a prototype or modification to an instant bingo machine, an independent certified testing laboratory shall issue to the Commission a certification report in: An electronic form; and A format acceptable to the Commission. Upon receipt of a certification report from an independent certified testing laboratory, but prior to a decision to approve a prototype or modification to an instant bingo machine, the Commission may require a trial period. A trial period shall be of a scope and duration the Commission deems appropriate to assess the operation of the instant bingo machine in a live gaming environment. A trial period shall be subject to compliance by the manufacturer and the facility operator with specific terms and conditions required by the Commission, which may include: Development and implementation of product specific accounting and internal controls; and Periodic data reporting to the Commission. The Commission may order termination of the trial period at any time upon a determination by the Commission that: A manufacturer or facility operator has not complied with the terms and conditions required by the Commission; or The instant bingo machine is not performing as expected. Upon receipt of a certification report from an independent certified testing laboratory, the Commission may: Approve the prototype or modification, with or without specific conditions; Reject the prototype or modification; Require additional testing; or Require a trial period under §G of this regulation. Commission approval of a prototype or modification of an instant bingo machine does not constitute a guarantee of its safety or reliability.