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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) In general.--An air carrier or foreign air carrier may not install, transport, or operate, or permit the use of, any gambling device on board an aircraft in foreign air transportation.
(b) Definition.--In this section, the term “gambling device” means any machine or mechanical device (including gambling applications on electronic interactive video systems installed on board aircraft for passenger use)--
(1) which when operated may deliver, as the result of the application of an element of chance, any money or property; or
(2) by the operation of which a person may become entitled to receive, as the result of the application of an element of chance, any money or property.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 49 U.S.C. § 41311 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 49. Transportation § 41311. Gambling restrictions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-49-transportation/49-usc-sect-41311/
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