# Cal. PEN § 330.7: Section 330.7

> California · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cpen_P1_T9_C10_S330.7

## Section

- **Citation:** Cal. PEN § 330.7
- **Heading:** Section 330.7
- **Jurisdiction:** California
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** California Code / Code pen / Part 1 / Title 9 / Chapter 10 / Section 330.7

## Text

(a) It shall be a defense to any prosecution under this chapter relating to slot machines, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 330b, if the defendant shows that the slot machine is an antique slot machine and was not operated for gambling purposes while in the defendant’s possession. For the purposes of this section, the term “antique slot machine” means a slot machine that is over 25 years of age.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 335a, whenever the defense provided by subdivision (a) is offered, no slot machine seized from a defendant shall be destroyed or otherwise altered until after a final court determination that the defense is not applicable. If the defense is applicable, the machine shall be returned pursuant to provisions of law providing for the return of property.

(c) It is the purpose of this section to protect the collection and restoration of antique slot machines not presently utilized for gambling purposes because of their aesthetic interest and importance in California history.

## Nearby sections

- [Cal. PEN § 330 Section 330](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cpen_P1_T9_C10_S330.md)
- [Cal. PEN § 330.1 Section 330.1](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cpen_P1_T9_C10_S330.1.md)
- [Cal. PEN § 330.2 Section 330.2](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cpen_P1_T9_C10_S330.2.md)
- [Cal. PEN § 330.3 Section 330.3](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cpen_P1_T9_C10_S330.3.md)
- [Cal. PEN § 330.4 Section 330.4](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cpen_P1_T9_C10_S330.4.md)
- [Cal. PEN § 330.5 Section 330.5](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cpen_P1_T9_C10_S330.5.md)
- [Cal. PEN § 330.6 Section 330.6](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cpen_P1_T9_C10_S330.6.md)
- [Cal. PEN § 330.7 Section 330.7](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cpen_P1_T9_C10_S330.7.md)
- [Cal. PEN § 330.8 Section 330.8](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cpen_P1_T9_C10_S330.8.md)
- [Cal. PEN § 330.9 Section 330.9](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cpen_P1_T9_C10_S330.9.md)
- [Cal. PEN § 330.11 Section 330.11](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cpen_P1_T9_C10_S330.11.md)
- [Cal. PEN § 330a Section 330a](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cpen_P1_T9_C10_S330a.md)
- [Cal. PEN § 330b Section 330b](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cpen_P1_T9_C10_S330b.md)
- [Cal. PEN § 330c Section 330c](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Cpen_P1_T9_C10_S330c.md)

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