(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, all gambling devices, gambling records, and gambling proceeds are subject to seizure by any peace officer and may be confiscated and destroyed by order of a court acquiring jurisdiction. Gambling proceeds shall be forfeited to the state and shall be transmitted by court order to the general fund of the state.(2) If a gambling device is a vintage slot machine and is not operated for gambling purposes for profit or for business purposes, it shall not be confiscated or destroyed pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. If a gambling device is confiscated and the owner shows that such gambling device is a vintage slot machine and is not used for gambling purposes, the court acquiring jurisdiction shall order such vintage slot machine returned to the person from whom it was confiscated.L. 71: R&RE, p. 478, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 40-10-104. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 746, § 1, effective May 25. L. 88: (2) amended, p. 739, § 1, effective April 29. L. 94: (2) amended, p. 19, § 2, effective March 2.
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