LegalFix
Sign In

Section 167.147 - Possession of a gambling device; defense.

OR Rev Stat § 167.147 (2019) (N/A)
Copy with citation
Copy as parenthetical citation

(a) A slot machine; or

(b) Any other gambling device, believing that the device is to be used in promoting unlawful gambling activity.

(2) Possession of a gambling device is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) It is a defense to a charge of possession of a gambling device if the slot machine or gambling device that caused the charge to be brought was manufactured:

(a) Prior to 1900 and is not operated for purposes of unlawful gambling; or

(b) More than 25 years before the date on which the charge was brought and:

(A) Is located in a private residence;

(B) Is not operated for the purposes of unlawful gambling; and

(C) Has permanently affixed to it by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s name and either the date of manufacture or the serial number. [1971 c.743 §269; 1977 c.264 §1; 1983 c.403 §1; 1993 c.781 §1; 1995 c.577 §1]

Previous Section
Section 167.142 - Defense to possession of gambling records.
Next Section
Section 167.153 - Proving occurrence of sporting event in prosecutions of gambling offenses.