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Can you summarize KSST 21-6407?
CRIMES AGAINST THE PUBLIC MORALS > Dealing in gambling devices.
Short Summary
This legal document pertains to the offense of dealing in gambling devices in Kansas. It prohibits the manufacturing, distributing, or possessing with intent to distribute any gambling device or its essential parts. Possession of a device designed exclusively for gambling purposes, even if not set up for use or in a gambling place, creates a presumption of intent to distribute. However, there are certain exemptions to this offense. Possession of an antique slot machine manufactured before 1950, not used for gambling purposes, is a defense. Additionally, manufacturing, distributing, or possessing gambling devices for authorized use by the Kansas lottery or Kansas lottery retailers, licensee of the Kansas racing commission, in a state other than Kansas, or in tribal gaming is also exempted. Violation of this offense is a severity level 8, nonperson felony.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals involved in manufacturing, distributing, or possessing gambling devices
What does it govern?
Dealing in gambling devices
What are exemptions?
1. Possession of an antique slot machine manufactured before 1950, not used for gambling purposes 2. Manufacturing, distributing, or possessing gambling devices for authorized use by the Kansas lottery or Kansas lottery retailers, licensee of the Kansas racing commission, in a state other than Kansas, or in tribal gaming
What are the Penalties?
Severity level 8, nonperson felony
Jurisdiction
Kansas