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2017 California Code
Business and Professions Code - BPC
DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 5 - The Gambling Control Act
ARTICLE 9 - Conditions of Operation
Section 19921.

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CA Bus & Prof Code § 19921 (2017)
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19921.  

(a) No person under 21 years of age shall be permitted to enter upon the premises of a licensed gambling establishment, or any part thereof, except the following:

(1) An area, physically separated from any gambling area, for the exclusive purpose of dining. For purposes of this subdivision, any place wherein food or beverages are dispensed primarily by vending machines shall not constitute a place for dining.

(2) Restrooms.

(3) A supervised room that is physically separated from any gambling area and used primarily for the purpose of entertainment or recreation.

(4) A designated pathway to reach any of the areas described in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive. To the extent that the designated pathway requires an individual to enter upon or pass through the gaming floor, all persons under 21 years of age shall be accompanied by a person over 21 years of age or be in the presence of a gambling establishment employee over 21 years of age.

(b) No person under 21 years of age shall be permitted to loiter in a gaming area.

(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 233, Sec. 18. (AB 293) Effective January 1, 2010.)

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