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Can you summarize DCCO Title 16, Chapter 17?
Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title] > Gaming Transactions.
Short Summary
This legal document governs the invalidity of gaming contracts. It applies to persons who enter into gaming contracts where any part of the consideration is for money or other valuable things won by playing any game or by betting. Such contracts, judgments, mortgages, or other securities or conveyances are void, except for those provided by subsection (b) of this section. Subsection (b) states that if the mortgage, security, or other conveyance affects real property, it shall benefit the persons who might have or be entitled to the property. However, any grant or conveyance made to prevent the real property from coming to the intended persons is fraudulent and void. This document does not affect the validity of negotiable instruments embraced by subtitle I of Title 28. No specific penalties are mentioned in this document.
Whom does it apply to?
Persons who enter into gaming contracts
What does it govern?
Invalidity of gaming contracts
What are exemptions?
Negotiable instruments embraced by subtitle I of Title 28
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties mentioned
Jurisdiction
Washington, D.C.