{"data":{"id":"us-al/ala.-code-13a-9-16","jurisdiction":"us-al","citation":"Ala. Code § 13A-9-16","heading":"Unlawfully Using Slugs - Definitions.","body":"The following definitions apply to Section 13A-9-17:\n(1) COIN MACHINE. A coin box, turnstile, vending machine or other mechanical or electronic device or receptacle designed:\na. To receive a coin or bill of a certain denomination or a token made for the purpose; and\nb. In return for the insertion or deposit thereof, automatically to offer, provide, assist in providing or permit the acquisition of property or a public or private service.\n(2) SLUG. A metallic or other object or article which by virtue of its size, shape or any other quality is capable of being inserted, deposited or otherwise used in a coin machine as an improper but effective substitute for a genuine coin, bill or token.","path":["Title 13A Criminal Code.","Chapter 9 Forgery and Fraudulent Practices.","Article 1 Forgery and Related Offenses."],"source_url":"https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=13A-9-16","current_through":"Act 2026-611","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T14:01:52Z","sha256":"171e010a0de18600f90716087040515979d40529b7e97d23703c32e2a4812b6b","source_id":"us-al","stale":false,"prev":"us-al/ala.-code-13a-9-15","next":"us-al/ala.-code-13a-9-17"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}