First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to gambling, so as to provide that coin operated video games which display images of ordinary playing cards and video games which operate in the manner of slot machines whereby the goal is to match two or more like images shall not be considered to be designed and manufactured for bona fide amusement purposes only and shall be considered gambling devices subject to the provisions of said part; to amend Chapter 17 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coin operated amusement machines, so as to change a certain reference; to change the definition of a certain term; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Code Sections Amended

16-12-30 \ 16-12-35 \ 43-8-1 \ 48-17-1 \ 48-17-11 \ 48-17-12 \ 48-17-4