California Statutes

§ 19850. — 19850. (Added by renumbering Section 19840 by Stats. 2002, Ch. 738, Sec. 35.)

California § 19850.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code BPCBusiness and Professions Code - BPC
Div. 8.DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Ch. 5.CHAPTER 5. The Gambling Control Act
Art. 4.ARTICLE 4. Licensing

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Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC Code § 19850. (2026).

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Every person who, either as owner, lessee, or employee, whether for hire or not, either solely or in conjunction with others, deals, operates, carries on, conducts, maintains, or exposes for play any controlled game in this state, or who receives, directly or indirectly, any compensation or reward, or any percentage or share of the money or property played, for keeping, running, or carrying on any controlled game in this state, shall apply for and obtain from the commission, and shall thereafter maintain, a valid state gambling license, key employee license, or work permit, as specified in this chapter. In any criminal prosecution for violation of this section, the punishment shall be as provided in Section 337j of the Penal Code.

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Legislative History

Added by renumbering Section 19840 by Stats. 2002, Ch. 738, Sec. 35. Effective January 1, 2003.
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