Code of Maine Rules
16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE
Chapter 8 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO "CRANE" OR "CLAW" MACHINE
- Section 222-8-01 - DEFINITIONS
- Section 222-8-02
- Section 222-8-03
- Section 222-8-04
- Section 222-8-05
- Section 222-8-06
- Section 222-8-07
- Section 222-8-08
- Section 222-8-09
- Section 222-8-10
- Section 222-8-11
- Section 222-8-12
- Section 222-8-13
- Section 222-8-14
- Section 222-8-15
- Section 222-8-16
- Section 222-8-17
- Section 222-8-18
- Section 222-8-19
- Section 222-8-20
Summary: These proposed rules describe the requirements that must be met in order for a "crane" or "claw" machine to qualify as a game of skill as defined in 17 M.R.S.A. §330(2-A). The failure to meet with the requirements prescribed by these rules means that a "crane" or "claw" machine shall be considered a game of chance [ 17 M.R.S.A. §330(2) ], and a machine [ 17 M.R.S.A. §330(3-A) ] and shall, therefore, be prohibited in the State of Maine. [ 17 M.R.S.A. §332(3) ] These rules also explain the reports that must be filed with the Maine State Police in order for "crane" or "claw" machines to be lawfully distributed in Maine.
IF RULES 8.02 THROUGH 8.14 ARE NOT COMPLIED WITH, A CRANE OR CLAW MACHINE WILL BE CONSIDERED A GAME OF CHANCE.
AUTHORITY: 17 M.R.S.A.5343
