13-3306. Possession of a gambling device; classification

A. A person commits possession of a gambling device if the person knowingly possesses, distributes or transports any implement, machine, paraphernalia, equipment or other thing that the person knows or has reason to know is used or intended to be used in violation of this chapter.

B. A person commits possession of a bingo gambling device if the person knowingly possesses any implement, machine, paraphernalia, equipment or other thing that the person knows or has reason to know is used or intended to be used in violation of this chapter.

C. Possession of a bingo gambling device shall not be the basis for a violation of section 13-3303, 13-3304 or 13-3307.

D. Possession of a bingo gambling device is a class 2 misdemeanor. Possession of any other gambling device is a class 1 misdemeanor.

E. Nothing in this section prohibits:

1. The use of gambling devices by nonprofit or charitable organizations pursuant to section 13-3302, subsection B.

2. Possession, distribution or transportation of gambling devices for purposes not prohibited by this chapter.