This bill amends existing Kansas laws regarding gambling devices, specifically focusing on the definition and classification of antique slot machines. It modifies K.S.A. 21-6407 to change the criteria for a slot machine to be considered an antique, stating that a slot machine will be deemed an antique if it was manufactured not less than a specified number of years prior to the date the offense was committed, rather than the previously set year of 1950. Additionally, the bill clarifies that possession of a gambling device not set up for use or not located in a gambling place creates a presumption of intent to distribute.

Furthermore, the bill amends K.S.A. 21-6408, which makes it unlawful for any person to possess a gambling device, and outlines defenses against prosecution for possession. The defenses include the stipulation that the gambling device is an antique slot machine that was not operated for gambling purposes while in possession, and that the device is held by a registered manufacturer or transporter for authorized use. The bill also repeals the existing sections of K.S.A. 21-6407 and 21-6408, effectively replacing them with the new language.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 21-6407, 21-6408