2021 Code of Alabama
Title 13A - Criminal Code.
Chapter 9 - Forgery and Fraudulent Practices.
Article 1 - Forgery and Related Offenses.
Section 13A-9-16 - Unlawfully Using Slugs - Definitions.
Section 13A-9-16
Unlawfully using slugs - Definitions.
The following definitions apply to Section 13A-9-17:
(1) COIN MACHINE. A coin box, turnstile, vending machine or other mechanical or electronic device or receptacle designed:
a. To receive a coin or bill of a certain denomination or a token made for the purpose; and
b. In return for the insertion or deposit thereof, automatically to offer, provide, assist in providing or permit the acquisition of property or a public or private service.
(2) SLUG. A metallic or other object or article which by virtue of its size, shape or any other quality is capable of being inserted, deposited or otherwise used in a coin machine as an improper but effective substitute for a genuine coin, bill or token.
(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §4050.)
