California legal term
Slot machine or device in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Slot machine or device” 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 “Slot machine or device” mean in California criminal law?
“Slot machine or device” has the same meaning as “slot machine or device” as defined in Section 330.1, or “gambling device” as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Section 1171 of Title 15 of the United States Code. (Cal. Penal Code § 330.9)
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