Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 956 – Possession of gambling devices
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1. A person is guilty of possession of gambling devices if he manufactures, sells, transports, places, possesses or conducts or negotiates any transaction affecting or designed to affect ownership, custody or use of any gambling device, knowing it is to be used in the advancement of unlawful gambling activity, as defined in this chapter.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
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. 956
- Gambling device: means any device, machine, paraphernalia or equipment that is used or usable in the playing phases of any gambling activity, whether that activity consists of gambling between persons or gambling by a person involving the playing of a machine. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 952
- Unlawful: means not expressly authorized by statute. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 952
2. Possession of gambling devices is a Class D crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).