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Can you summarize 13 AZRS Chapter 33?
Criminal Code > GAMBLINGSec: 13-3301-13-3312
Short Summary
This legal document pertains to the possession of gambling devices in Arizona. It applies to any person who knowingly possesses, distributes, or transports gambling devices that are used or intended to be used in violation of the relevant chapter. The possession of a bingo gambling device is classified as a class 2 misdemeanor, while possession of any other gambling device is classified as a class 1 misdemeanor. However, possession of a bingo gambling device shall not be the basis for a violation of specific sections mentioned in the document. There are exemptions for nonprofit or charitable organizations using gambling devices as permitted by section 13-3302, subsection B, as well as for possession, distribution, or transportation of gambling devices for purposes not prohibited by this chapter.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who knowingly possesses, distributes, or transports gambling devices; any person who knowingly possesses gambling records; any person who alters or maintains a crane game, displays prizes in a crane game, misrepresents the value of prizes in crane games, or uses cash or currency as prizes in crane games
What does it govern?
Possession of gambling devices, possession of gambling records, alteration of crane games, misrepresentation of prizes in crane games, use of cash or currency as prizes in crane games
What are exemptions?
Nonprofit or charitable organizations using gambling devices as permitted by section 13-3302, subsection B; possession, distribution, or transportation of gambling devices for purposes not prohibited by this chapter
What are the Penalties?
Possession of a bingo gambling device is a class 2 misdemeanor; possession of any other gambling device is a class 1 misdemeanor; violation of alteration of crane games, misrepresentation of prizes in crane games, or use of cash or currency as prizes in crane games is a class 1 misdemeanor
Jurisdiction
Arizona