Montana Code Annotated 1999

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     23-5-602. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
     (1) "Associated equipment" means all proprietary devices, machines, or parts used in the manufacture or maintenance of a video gambling machine, including but not limited to integrated circuit chips, printed wired assembly, printed wired boards, printing mechanisms, video display monitors, metering devices, and cabinetry.
     (2) "Bingo machine" means an electronic video gambling machine that, upon insertion of cash, is available to play bingo as defined by rules of the department. The machine uses a video display and microprocessors in which, by the skill of the player, by chance, or by both, the player may receive free games or credits that may be redeemed for cash. The term does not include a slot machine or a machine that directly dispenses coins, cash, tokens, or anything else of value.
     (3) "Draw poker machine" means an electronic video gambling machine that, upon insertion of cash, is available to play or simulate the play of the game of draw poker as defined by rules of the department. The machine uses a video display and microprocessors in which, by the skill of the player, by chance, or by both, the player may receive free games or credits that may be redeemed for cash. The term does not include a slot machine or a machine that directly dispenses coins, cash, tokens, or anything else of value.
     (4) "Gross income" means money put into a video gambling machine minus credits paid out in cash.
     (5) "Keno machine" means an electronic video gambling machine that, upon insertion of cash, is available to play keno as defined by rules of the department. The machine uses a video display and microprocessors in which, by the skill of the player, by chance, or by both, the player may receive free games or credits that may be redeemed for cash. The term does not include a slot machine or a machine that directly dispenses coins, cash, tokens, or anything else of value.
     (6) "Licensed machine owner" means a licensed operator or route operator who owns a video gambling machine for which a permit has been issued by the department.
     (7) "Permitholder" means a licensed operator on whose premises is located one or more video gambling machines for which a permit has been issued by the department.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 720, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 154, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 317, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 603, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 44, Ch. 642, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 54, Ch. 647, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 626, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 424, L. 1999.

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