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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A person commits a Class C crime if that person knowingly or intentionally:
1. Tampering with slot machine or table game. Manipulates or intends to manipulate the outcome, payback or operation of a slot machine or table game by physical tampering or any other means;
2. Interference. Interferes with the board's ability to monitor compliance with this chapter;
3. Operation or distribution without license. Operates or distributes a slot machine or table game in this State without a license. This subsection does not apply to the operation of a slot machine or table game by an accredited postsecondary institution for the purposes of training and education or the distribution of a slot machine or table game to an accredited postsecondary institution for the purposes of training and education;
4. Operation or distribution of unregistered slot machine or table game. Operates or distributes a slot machine or table game that is not registered in this State. This subsection does not apply to the operation of a slot machine or table game by an accredited postsecondary institution for the purposes of training and education or the distribution of a slot machine or table game to an accredited postsecondary institution for the purposes of training and education;
5. Possession of tools for purpose of tampering with slot machine or table game. Possesses or makes any tool, implement, instrument or other article that is adopted, designed or commonly used for manipulating the outcome, payback or operation of a slot machine or table game with intent to use that tool, implement, instrument or other article to commit the manipulation of a slot machine or table game;
6. Failure to disclose contracts and agreements. Violates section 1034;
7. Underage use of slot machine or table game. Violates section 1031, subsection 1;
8. Failure to deposit funds. Violates section 1036, subsection 2; or
9. Failure to grant access to premises, equipment and records. Violates section 1042.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 8. Amusements and Sports § 1054. Criminal violations - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-8-amusements-and-sports/me-rev-st-tit-8-sect-1054/
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