May 12, 2009, Introduced by Reps. Rocca and Switalski and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled
"The Michigan penal code,"
by amending section 310b (MCL 750.310b), as added by 1996 PA 539.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 310b. (1) This chapter does not apply to a redemption
game if all of the following conditions are met:
(a) The outcome of the game is determined through the
application of an element of skill by the player.
(b) The award of the prize is based upon the player's
achieving the object of the game or otherwise upon the player's
score.
(c) Only noncash prizes, toys, novelties, or coupons or other
representations of value redeemable for noncash prizes, toys, or
novelties are awarded.
(d) The wholesale value of a prize, toy, or novelty awarded
for the successful single play of a game is not more than $3.75.
(e) The redemption value of coupons or other representations
of value awarded for the successful single play of a game does not
exceed 15 times the amount charged for a single play of the game or
$3.75, whichever is less. However, players may accumulate coupons
or other representations of value for redemption for noncash
prizes, toys, or novelties of a greater value up to, but not
exceeding,
$250.00 $500.00 wholesale value.
(2) As used in this section, "redemption game" means a single
player
or multi-player multiplayer
mechanical, electronic, or
manual amusement device involving a game, the object of which is
throwing, rolling, bowling, shooting, placing, propelling, or
stopping a ball or other object into, upon, or against a hole or
other target. Redemption game does not include either of the
following:
(a)
Games A game such as roulette, beano, cards, dice, wheels
wheel
of fortune, video poker, a slot
machines machine, or other
games
another game in which winning depends primarily upon
fortuitous or accidental circumstances beyond the control of the
player.
(b)
A game that includes a mechanical or physical device which
that directly or indirectly impairs or thwarts the skill of the
player.