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Can you summarize MNST 609.763?
CRIMINAL CODE > LAWFUL GAMBLING FRAUD.
Short Summary
This legal document, found in the Minnesota Statutes under the Criminal Code, addresses the crime of lawful gambling fraud. It outlines various actions that constitute a crime, including claiming a lawful gambling prize using altered or counterfeited gambling equipment, fraudulently claiming a prize, manipulating gambling or tampering with equipment to influence outcomes, tampering with electronic pull-tabs or linked bingo devices, unauthorized possession of such devices, and placing false information on prize receipts or approved forms. The penalties for violating this law vary based on the dollar amount involved, ranging from a misdemeanor for amounts up to $500, to a gross misdemeanor for amounts between $500 and $2,500, and a felony for amounts exceeding $2,500. The document also allows for aggregation of dollar amounts within a 12-month period and provides jurisdictional guidelines for prosecution across multiple counties. Overall, this document aims to deter and punish fraudulent activities in the realm of lawful gambling.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who engages in unlawful gambling activities
What does it govern?
Lawful gambling fraud
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony depending on the dollar amount involved, with imprisonment for up to three years and/or a fine of up to $6,000
Jurisdiction
Minnesota