Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 954 – Unlawful gambling
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1. Any person is guilty of unlawful gambling if that person intentionally or knowingly advances or profits from unlawful gambling activity.
[PL 2005, c. 663, §13 (AMD).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D crime | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 954
- Unlawful: means not expressly authorized by statute. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 952
1-A. A person is guilty of unlawful gambling if the person is under 21 years of age and plays a slot machine as defined in Title 8, section 1001, subsection 39.
[PL 2005, c. 663, §13 (NEW).]
2. Unlawful gambling is a Class D crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
3. A person convicted of a violation under this section must forfeit to the State all income associated with that violation.
[PL 2005, c. 663, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §95 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 663, §13 (AMD).