Coin Slot

Coin Slot Magazine - #085 - 1982 - March [International Arcade Museum]
THE
BIG DEAL
By Rosanna Harris
should have a working knowledge of all of the other
state lawa t's not absolutely necessary to be a walking
encyclopedia on the state laws, but you may face the
wrath of an unsuspecting buyer who has his machine
or machines confiscated because they do not coincide
with his state's law. The problem could virtually be
eliminated with a universal 25 year law.
Why not take some time to consider the validity of
the proposed universal 25 year law. If you don't agree,
don't just sit there. Say something, because as of
today, we have not heard one viable reason for not
pursuing this idea On the other hand, if you do agree,
don't just sit there — do something! Organize; talk to a
State Representative or Senator and propose the
amendment Write to us; call us; give us the information
to give to our readers. We're behind you 100% because
a universal 25 year law is the only law that makes good
sense.
You may say "What's the big deal about having a 25
year law? Our state lets us own slot machines as long
as they were manufactured prior to 1941. So what if I
can't legally have a
I can own one anyway.
The authorities don't really know how old each different
model is." Would you like to risk your machine on that?
As more information is assembled and distributed
and as more antique, coin operated machine stores
are opened, the information is more accessible. You do
indeed risk your machine on that old "cookie jar
syndrome" we discussed last year. You simply must
abide by your state's law or know that you face the
prospect of having your post whatever year machines
confiscated. Then you face a fight in the courts which
could have been avoided by just organizing a com
mittee to amend your present state law. We all agree
talking to a State Representative or Senator is far less
taxing than talking to the prosecuting attorney.
By not taking positive steps to have a universal 25
year law, we're remaining in the stone age or the horse
and buggy age. For example, what if there were ways to
legally regulate the collectability of cars and your state
had a law which regulated that you could only own as
a collectible a car manufactured prior to 1941? Will,
that would negate the possibility of owning the now
collectible Mustang series of the late 60's. Stupid?
Yes! But the same logic holds true for slot machines.
In 1985, what kind of machines will be collectible?
Surely not just the machines manufactured prior to
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Who to contact:
Kentucky:
Representative Louie Guenthner, Jr.
You may also contact:
Larry Sweeney
8510 Perry Rd.
Lyndon, KY 40222
Mississippi:
Representative Rouse, Representative Endris, Repre
sentative Simpson and/or Representative Santa Cruz.
Refer to House Bill #973.
If you would like to be placed in contact with our
champion in Mississippi, send a letter to him c/o:
The Coin Slot
MS 6 EPP101,
Box 825,
Wheatridge, CO 80034
Oklahoma:
Send a letter to our champion
c/o The Coin Slot
OK 4 WIL401
Box 825,
Wheatridge, CO 80034
New York:
Neil J. Singer
Casino Antiques, Ltd.
145 Michael Drive
Syosset, NY 11791
(516)921-2098
Casino Antiques Ltd. has pledged to assist the
people of New York in seeking a 25 year law amendment
March, 1982
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