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California Antique Slot Machine Law: Source Guide

A source-centered explanation of California Penal Code section 330.7 without offering a legal conclusion.

Antique coin machines combine historical artifacts, heavy mechanical assemblies, restoration choices and jurisdiction-specific law. The safest workflow is to identify, document, research legality, inventory completeness and only then decide whether to operate or restore the machine.

1. Official statute text

Official statute text should be evaluated against the exact maker, model, mechanism, age evidence, restoration history and intended non-gambling use. Photograph the machine before intervention, distinguish original parts from replacements and price freight before assuming a project is inexpensive.

2. Over-25-year definition

Over-25-year definition should be evaluated against the exact maker, model, mechanism, age evidence, restoration history and intended non-gambling use. Photograph the machine before intervention, distinguish original parts from replacements and price freight before assuming a project is inexpensive.

3. Non-gambling condition

Non-gambling condition should be evaluated against the exact maker, model, mechanism, age evidence, restoration history and intended non-gambling use. Photograph the machine before intervention, distinguish original parts from replacements and price freight before assuming a project is inexpensive.

4. Collector and restoration purpose

Collector and restoration purpose should be evaluated against the exact maker, model, mechanism, age evidence, restoration history and intended non-gambling use. Photograph the machine before intervention, distinguish original parts from replacements and price freight before assuming a project is inexpensive.

5. Current-law verification

Current-law verification should be evaluated against the exact maker, model, mechanism, age evidence, restoration history and intended non-gambling use. Photograph the machine before intervention, distinguish original parts from replacements and price freight before assuming a project is inexpensive.

Official example: California Penal Code §330.7 describes a defense for an antique slot machine over 25 years old that was not operated for gambling, and states a collector/restoration purpose. Read the live official code before acting.
Legal boundary: This site provides research paths, not legal advice or a state-by-state ownership determination. Check current official law for every jurisdiction involved.

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