2017 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXXVIII CRIMES AND PUNISHMENT; PEACE OFFICERS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS
Chapter 572 Gambling
Section 572.125 Antique slot machines exempt from section 572.120, when.

Universal Citation: MO Rev Stat § 572.125 (2017)

Effective 01 Jan 1979, see footnote

Title XXXVIII CRIMES AND PUNISHMENT; PEACE OFFICERS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS

Chapter 572

572.125. Antique slot machines exempt from section 572.120, when. — 1. It shall be an affirmative defense to any prosecution under this chapter relating to slot machines, 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 section, an antique slot machine is one which is over thirty years old.

2. Notwithstanding section 513.660*, whenever the defense provided by subsection 1 of this section 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.

(L. 1977 S.B. 60)

Effective 1-01-79

*Section 572.120 was transferred to section 513.660 by S.B. 491, 2014, effective 1-01-17.

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