California legal term
Demonstration mode in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Demonstration mode” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Demonstration mode” mean in California criminal law?
“Demonstration mode” means that the programming or settings of a slot machine or device have been programmed, set, or selected to operate normally, but to not accept or pay out cash or any other consideration. (Cal. Penal Code § 330.9)
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