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Can you summarize 53 CTGS 278d?
Offenses Against Public Policy - Secs. 53-255 to 53-345a > Transmission of gambling information.
Short Summary
This legal document, found in the General Statutes of Connecticut, specifically in the Crimes - Chapters 938 to 949g (Secs. 53-1 to 53-454) » Offenses Against Public Policy - Secs. 53-255 to 53-345a, governs the transmission of gambling information. It applies to any person who knowingly transmits or receives gambling information by telephone, telegraph, radio, semaphore, or other means, as well as those who knowingly install or maintain equipment for such transmission or receipt. The document establishes that such actions are considered a class A misdemeanor. Additionally, it states that subscribing to any telephone facility in a fictitious name for the purpose of gambling is a class D felony. The document does not mention any exemptions. It is important to note that this summary is not exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the full legal document.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who knowingly transmits or receives gambling information by telephone, telegraph, radio, semaphore or other means, or knowingly installs or maintains equipment for the transmission or receipt of gambling information
What does it govern?
Transmission of gambling information
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Class A misdemeanor for knowingly transmitting or receiving gambling information; Class D felony for subscribing to any telephone facility in a fictitious name for the purpose of gambling
Jurisdiction
Connecticut