Section 170.50. Unlawfully using slugs; definitions of terms  


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  • The  following  definitions  are  applicable  to  sections  170.55 and
      170.60:
        1. "Coin machine" means a coin  box,  turnstile,  vending  machine  or
      other  mechanical  or  electronic  device  or receptacle designed (a) to
      receive a coin or bill or a token made  for  the  purpose,  and  (b)  in
      return  for the insertion or deposit thereof, automatically to offer, to
      provide, to assist in providing or to permit  the  acquisition  of  some
      property or some service.
        2.  "Slug"  means  an  object or article which, by virtue of its size,
      shape or any other quality, is capable of being inserted or deposited in
      a coin machine as an improper substitute for a  genuine  coin,  bill  or
      token.
        3.  "Value"  of  a slug means the value of the coin, bill or token for
      which it is capable of being substituted.