Massachusetts § 283 - Slot machines and other automatic devices; use regulated
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 283 — Slot machines and other automatic devices; use regulated, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 283. Slot machines and other automatic devices; use regulated
Section 283. No person shall maintain any slot machines or other automatic device, except gas meters, electric meters and telephones, which, upon the deposit therein of any coin or other article of value, furnishes music, or other entertainment, exhibits pictures, provides facilities for weighing, supplies any merchandise or other thing, or renders any service, or is represented to do or perform any of the above mentioned things, unless such machine or device is of a type approved by the director of standards; but no person maintaining such machine or device with respect to which, or to the operation, service or supply of which, there is any element of chance shall be protected or be entitled to immunity from prosecution because of such approval.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 283
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 283 cover?
Section 283 ("Slot machines and other automatic devices; use regulated") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 283?
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