Possession of gambling records in the first degree

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New York Code › Act PEN › Part 3 › Title M › Article 225 › Section 225.20

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§ 225.20 Possession of gambling records in the first degree.\n A person is guilty of possession of gambling records in the first\ndegree when, with knowledge of the contents thereof, he possesses any\nwriting, paper, instrument or article:\n 1. Of a kind commonly used in the operation or promotion of a\nbookmaking scheme or enterprise, and constituting, reflecting or\nrepresenting more than five bets totaling more than five thousand\ndollars; or\n 2. Of a kind commonly used in the operation, promotion or playing of a\nlottery or policy scheme or enterprise, and constituting, reflecting or\nrepresenting more than five hundred plays or chances therein.\n Possession of gambling records in the first degree is a class E\nfelony.\n

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