2005 Missouri Revised Statutes - § 572.070. — Possession of a gambling device.

572.070. 1. A person commits the crime of possession of a gambling device if, with knowledge of the character thereof, he manufactures, sells, transports, places or possesses, or conducts or negotiates any transaction affecting or designed to affect ownership, custody or use of:

(1) A slot machine; or

(2) Any other gambling device, knowing or having reason to believe that it is to be used in the state of Missouri in the advancement of unlawful gambling activity.

2. Possession of a gambling device is a class A misdemeanor.

(L. 1977 S.B. 60)

Effective 1-1-79

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