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Can you summarize WARC 9.46.231?
Gambling1973 act. > Gambling devices, real and personal propertySeizure and forfeiture.
Short Summary
This section of the Revised Code of Washington governs the seizure and forfeiture of gambling devices, as well as real and personal property used in connection with professional gambling activities. It applies to individuals involved in professional gambling activities, owners of gambling devices, and owners of real and personal property used in connection with professional gambling. The section outlines the types of property subject to seizure and forfeiture, including gambling devices, furnishings, fixtures, equipment, conveyances, books, records, research products, materials, moneys, negotiable instruments, securities, and other tangible or intangible property. There are exemptions for conveyances used by common carriers, conveyances encumbered by a bona fide security interest, conveyances owned by a person arrested under this chapter if not seized within ten days of the arrest, and personal property owned by an individual who establishes that any act or omission was committed without their knowledge or consent. The section also describes the process of seizure, notice requirements, and the options for retention, sale, or destruction of forfeited property. Additionally, it addresses the retention of records, the use of forfeited property and net proceeds, and the liability of law enforcement officers. No specific penalties are mentioned in this section.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals involved in professional gambling activities, owners of gambling devices, owners of real and personal property used in connection with professional gambling
What does it govern?
Seizure and forfeiture of gambling devices, real and personal property
What are exemptions?
Conveyances used by common carriers in the transaction of business as a common carrier, conveyances encumbered by a bona fide security interest, conveyances owned by a person arrested under this chapter if not seized within ten days of the arrest, personal property owned by an individual who establishes that any act or omission was committed without their knowledge or consent
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties mentioned in this section
Jurisdiction
Washington