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Coin Slot Magazine - #024 - 1977 - January [International Arcade Museum]
EDITOR'S STATEMENT
First, I would like to thank all of those who have given me a vote
of confidence by renewing their subscriptions this month. Those
who became new subscribers by either extensive advertising or
word of mouth, we welcome you.
We see the lawmakers of California have adopted a bill which will
allow their citizens to privately own gambling devices manufac
tured prior to 1941.
There is no doubt this will bring to the
surface some rather extensive collections and a new freedom to
seek out other pieces, not to mention the flood of collectors that
will be added to the fold.
The Coin Slot saluted Jerry Kenser for his nearly single handed
efforts to enable California residents to legally collect and possess
gambling devices. Because of the large population affected by this
law, I understand that New York is now considering a similar law.
Colorado will consider changing their lawbooks sometime this year.
I have talked to other collectors who are hoping for similar action
to be taken in their own states.
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Several California residents sent me a copy of the bill adopted to
de-criminalize the possession of pre-1941 gambling devices. A copy
of this bill appears in this months Coin Slot. I would like to thank
those who sent in copies and will continue to publish any other
material sent to me dealing with this issue.
It will be of interest to those who are reprinting materials on coin
operated collectables that I have had many requests for just that.
I would say for those who do have reprints, drop me a line, or ad
vertise in the Coin Slot.
I have just received a 1913 Mills reprint catalog and ad copy from
Mr. Ira Warren of Antique Amusements of Brooklyn, New York.
I will say that it is the best reprint of Mills machines yet. Of
special interest to me were the pictures and descriptions of such
Mills machines as Silver Cup-and ■Tbtem. You will find it very
interesting.
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Coin Slot Magazine - #024 - 1977 - January [International Arcade Museum]
Assembly Bill No. 4173
CHAPTER 936
An act to add Section 330.7 to the Penal Code, relating to
antique slot machines, ^nd declaring the urgency thereof, to take
effect immediately.
(Approved by Governor September 13, 1976. Filed with
Secretary of State September 14, 1976.)
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 4173, Sieroty. Antique slot machines.
Existing law does not expressly exempt antiques from criminal
prohibitions re slot machines.
This bill would create a defense to such a prosecution, including
prosecutions for acts committed prior to its effective date, as to
specified antique slot machines.
The bill would take effect immediately as an urgency statute.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 330.7 is added to the Penal Code, to read:
330.7. (a) It shall be a defense to any prosecution under this
chapter relating to slot machines, as defined in subdivision (2) of
Section 330b, if the defendant shows that the slot machine is an
antique slot machine and was not operated for gambling purposes
while in the defendant's possession. For the purposes of this sec
tion, a slot machine shall be conclusively presumed an antique slot
machine if it was manufactured prior to 1941.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 335a, whenever the defense
provided by subdivision (a) is offered, no slot machine seized from
any defendant shall be destroyed or otherwise altered until after a
final court determination that such defense is not applicable. If
the defense is applicable, any such slot machine shall be returned
pursuant to provisions of law providing for the return of property.
(c) It is the purpose of this section to protect the collection and
restoration of antique slot machines not presently utilized for
gambling purposes because of their aesthetic interest and impor
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