Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 23 - JUSTICE
Chapter 23.16 - GAMBLING CONTROL DIVISION
Subchapter 23.16.2 - Gambling, Generally
Rule 23.16.209 - ILLEGAL GAMBLING DEVICES
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 23.16.209
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) The following definitions apply for this rule:
(a) the terms "illegal gambling device" and
"public gambling" have the definitions found in
23-5-112,
MCA; and
(b) the term "museum"
means a facility or registered historic site, whether publicly or privately
owned, where objects of historic, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest
are exhibited or demonstrated to the public.
(2) An illegal gambling device may not be:
(a) possessed, sold, or exchanged for value
except as allowed by
23-5-152,
MCA; or
(b) operated by any person
to offer public gambling.
(3) An illegal gambling device displayed in a public place other than a museum must be:
(a)
displayed in a manner so that it is not accessible for public use;
and
(b) rendered permanently
inoperable for purposes of conducting a gambling activity in the following
manner:
(i) If the device is a punchboard,
pull tab, or similar device, it must have all punches removed or be permanently
sealed to prevent a person from selecting, punching, or breaking open a ticket,
board, or card.
(ii) If the device
is a roulette wheel, craps table, slot machine, or other similar illegal
gambling device, all moveable parts must be welded or otherwise rendered
permanently inoperable, or the entire device must be enclosed in a permanently
sealed case.
(4) A licensed gambling operator shall notify the department in writing before displaying an illegal gambling device or an antique illegal gambling device on the licensed premises.
AUTH: 23-5-115, MCA; IMP: 23-5-112, 23-5-152, 23-5-153, MCA
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