May 14, 2009, Introduced by Senator BARCIA and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and 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
a $3.75 per play average, 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 wholesale value.
(2) As used in this section, "redemption game" means a single
player or multi-player 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 such as roulette, beano, cards, dice, wheels of
fortune, video poker, slot machines, or other games 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.