California § 330.7 - It shall be a defense to any prosecution under this chapter relating to slot mach
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 330.7 — It shall be a defense to any prosecution under this chapter relating to slot mach, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 330.7. It shall be a defense to any prosecution under this chapter relating to slot mach
(a) It shall be a defense to any prosecution under this chapter relating to slot machines, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 330b, if the defendant shows that the slot machine is an antique slot machine and was not operated for gambling purposes while in the defendantâs possession. For the purposes of this section, the term âantique slot machineâ means a slot machine that is over 25 years of age. (b) Notwithstanding Section 335a, whenever the defense provided by subdivision (a) is offered, no slot machine seized from a defendant shall be destroyed or otherwise altered until after a final court determination that the defense is not applicable. If the defense is applicable, the machine shall be returned pursuant to provisions of law providing for the return of property. (c) It is the purpose of this section to protect the collection and restoration of antique slot machines not presently utilized for gambling purposes because of their aesthetic interest and importance in California history.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 330.7 cover?
Section 330.7 ("It shall be a defense to any prosecution under this chapter relating to slot mach") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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