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Can you summarize KYRS Chapter 528?
KENTUCKY PENAL CODE > GAMBLING
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to gambling activities in the state of Kentucky. It includes definitions for various terms related to gambling activities and outlines regulations for individuals and entities involved in gambling. The document specifies offenses such as promoting gambling, possession of gambling records, conspiracy to promote gambling, permitting gambling, and possession of a gambling device. Penalties for non-compliance or violation of these provisions range from Class A misdemeanors to Class D felonies. The document also addresses the forfeiture of gambling devices and gambling records, with a civil penalty not exceeding $25,000 per device. Exemptions to the definition of gambling devices are mentioned, including devices used in charitable gaming, coin-operated amusement machines, devices used for wagering exempted under KRS 436.480, devices used in e-sports competitions, and devices used in skill-based contests. The document does not provide specific penalties for non-compliance or violation of its provisions. The content is effective from January 1, 1975, with the most recent amendment in 2023.
Whom does it apply to?
All individuals and entities involved in gambling activities
What does it govern?
Gambling activities
What are exemptions?
Exemptions include devices used in charitable gaming, coin-operated amusement machines, devices used for wagering exempted under KRS 436.480, devices used in e-sports competitions, and devices used in skill-based contests
What are the Penalties?
Promoting gambling in the first degree is a Class D felony. Promoting gambling in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor. Possession of gambling records in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor. Conspiracy to promote gambling is a Class D felony. Possession of gambling records in the first degree is a Class D felony. Permitting gambling is a Class B misdemeanor. Possession of a gambling device is a Class A misdemeanor. Violation of the forfeiture provision may result in a civil penalty not exceeding $25,000 per device.
Jurisdiction
Kentucky