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CRIMES AND PUNISHMENT; PEACE OFFICERS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS > Gambling
Short Summary
These legal documents pertain to offenses related to gambling in the state of Missouri. The documents cover various aspects of gambling, including engaging in gambling, promoting gambling, possession of gambling records, and possession of a gambling device. The offense of gambling is a class C misdemeanor, unless committed by a professional player or with a child less than seventeen years of age, in which case it is a class A or class B misdemeanor, respectively. The offense of promoting gambling in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor. The offense of possession of gambling records in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor. The offense of possession of a gambling device is a class A misdemeanor. The offense of promoting gambling in the first degree is classified as a Class E felony. The documents do not specify any exemptions. No specific penalties for non-compliance or violation of the provisions are mentioned in the documents.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who knowingly engages in gambling, advances or profits from unlawful gambling or lottery activity, possesses gambling records, or possesses a gambling device
What does it govern?
Offenses related to gambling, including engaging in gambling, promoting gambling, possession of gambling records, possession of a gambling device
What are exemptions?
The document does not specify any exemptions.
What are the Penalties?
The offense of gambling is a class C misdemeanor, unless committed by a professional player or with a child less than seventeen years of age, in which case it is a class A or class B misdemeanor, respectively. The offense of promoting gambling in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor. The offense of possession of gambling records in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor. The offense of possession of a gambling device is a class A misdemeanor. The offense of promoting gambling in the first degree is classified as a Class E felony.
Jurisdiction
Missouri