FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 5032

                                  C 191 L 87

BYSenators Owen and Kreidler

Redefining what constitutes an antique slot machine.

Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor

House Committe on Commerce & Labor

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

Currently, the possession of unauthorized gambling devices, including slot machines, is prohibited in the State of Washington.  Antique slot machines, which are defined as being manufactured prior to January 1, 1941, are exempted from this provision, provided they are not being used for gambling activities.

SUMMARY:

The definition of antique slot machine is modified to include machines that are at least 25 years old.

Antique slot machines may only be operated with coins provided at no cost by the owner or by free play.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      Senate    45     2

      House 97   1

EFFECTIVE:July 26, 1987