48:02:07:09Obsolete machine designation request.

If a manufacturer cannot provide associated equipment for an approved machine, the manufacturer may request that its approved machine be declared obsolete by the commission. A request must be made in writing and include justification and information supporting the request. The manufacturer has the burden of proving an approved machine is obsolete. A request may not be made until seven years after initial approval of the machine prototype by the commission.

Source: 31 SDR 192, effective June 7, 2005.