HRS §712-1225
Having gambling records in the second degree
This law makes it a crime to knowingly have certain papers or items used for bookmaking or lotteries. It is a misdemeanor, which is a less serious crime. The section only covers possession, not other gambling activities.
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The statute, as written — Possession of gambling records in the second degree
(1) A person commits the offense of possession of gambling records in the second degree if the person knowingly possesses any writing, paper, instrument, or article: (a) Of a kind commonly used in the operation or promotion of a bookmaking scheme or enterprise; or (b) Of a kind commonly used in the operation, promotion, or playing of a lottery or mutuel scheme or enterprise. (2) Possession of gambling records in the second degree is a misdemeanor.
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