GroundRules
6 CFR 139.40: Gambling.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 6—Domestic Security
- CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
- PART 139—CONDUCT ON FEDERAL PROPERTY
- Subpart B—Personal Conduct Affecting Federal Property
(a) General rule. Any person on Federal property is prohibited from—
(1) Participating in games for money or other personal property;
(2) Operating gambling devices;
(3) Conducting a lottery or pool; or
(4) Selling or purchasing gambling tickets.
(b) Exceptions. This section is not intended to prohibit:
(1) Vending or exchange of chances by licensed blind operators of vending facilities for any lottery set forth in a State law and authorized by section 2(a)(5) of the Randolph-Sheppard Act (20 U.S.C. 107 et seq.); and
(2) Prize drawings for personal property at otherwise permitted functions on Federal property, provided that the game or drawing does not constitute gambling per se.
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