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Can you summarize 15 USC 1175?
TRANSPORTATION OF GAMBLING DEVICES > Specific jurisdictions within which manufacturing, repairing, selling, possessing, etc., prohibited; exceptions
Short Summary
This legal document, 1175 of the United States Code, prohibits the manufacturing, reconditioning, repairing, selling, transporting, possessing, or using of gambling devices within specific jurisdictions. These jurisdictions include the District of Columbia, any possession of the United States, Indian country, and the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. The prohibition also applies to vessels documented under chapter 121 of title 46 or under the laws of a foreign country. However, there are exceptions to this prohibition. These exceptions include the repair, transport, possession, or use of a gambling device on a vessel that is not within the boundaries of any State or possession of the United States. Additionally, the transport or possession of a gambling device on a voyage within the boundaries of any State or possession of the United States is allowed if the use of the device is not a violation and the device remains on board the vessel while within that State or possession. Another exception is the repair, transport, possession, or use of a gambling device on a voyage that begins and ends in the State of Indiana and does not leave the territorial jurisdiction of that State. The document also provides exceptions for certain voyages and segments of voyages based on specific conditions. The document does not specify the penalties for non-compliance or violation of its provisions.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals or entities within the District of Columbia, any possession of the United States, Indian country, or the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States
What does it govern?
Manufacturing, reconditioning, repairing, selling, transporting, possessing, or using gambling devices
What are exemptions?
1) Repair, transport, possession, or use of a gambling device on a vessel that is not within the boundaries of any State or possession of the United States; 2) Transport or possession of a gambling device on a voyage within the boundaries of any State or possession of the United States, if the use of the gambling device is not a violation and the device remains on board the vessel while within that State or possession; 3) Repair, transport, possession, or use of a gambling device on a voyage that begins and ends in the State of Indiana and does not leave the territorial jurisdiction of that State
What are the Penalties?
Not specified in the provided document
Jurisdiction
U.S. Federal Government