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Oregon · Through 2025 Edition

ORS 167.147: Possession of a gambling device; defense.

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  1. 04 - Criminal Procedure, Crimes
  2. 16. Crimes and Punishments
  3. Chapter 167 — Offenses Against General Welfare and Animals

(1) A person commits the crime of possession of a gambling device if, with knowledge of the character thereof, the person manufactures, sells, transports, places or possesses, or conducts or negotiates a transaction affecting or designed to affect ownership, custody or use of:

      (a) A slot machine; or

      (b) Any other gambling device, believing that the device is to be used in promoting unlawful gambling activity.

      (2) Possession of a gambling device is a Class A misdemeanor.

      (3) It is a defense to a charge of possession of a gambling device if the slot machine or gambling device that caused the charge to be brought was manufactured:

      (a) Prior to 1900 and is not operated for purposes of unlawful gambling; or

      (b) More than 25 years before the date on which the charge was brought and:

      (A) Is located in a private residence;

      (B) Is not operated for the purposes of unlawful gambling; and

      (C) Has permanently affixed to it by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s name and either the date of manufacture or the serial number.

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