(a) A person commits the crime of possession of gambling records in the first degree if with knowledge of the contents thereof, he possesses any writing, paper, instrument or article:
(1) Of a kind commonly used in the operation or promotion of a bookmaking scheme or enterprise, and constituting, reflecting or representing more than five bets, or more than $500.00; or
(2) Of a kind commonly used in the operation, promotion or playing of a lottery or mutuel scheme or enterprise, and constituting, reflecting or representing more than five plays or chances therein.
(b) Possession of gambling records in the first degree is a Class A misdemeanor.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 12 - Offenses Against Public Health and Morals.
Article 2 - Gambling Offenses.
Division 1 - General Provisions.
Section 13A-12-20 - Definitions.
Section 13A-12-21 - Simple Gambling.
Section 13A-12-22 - Promoting Gambling.
Section 13A-12-23 - Conspiracy to Promote Gambling.
Section 13A-12-24 - Possession of Gambling Records in the First Degree.
Section 13A-12-25 - Possession of Gambling Records in the Second Degree.
Section 13A-12-26 - Defense to Prosecution for Possession of Gambling Records.
Section 13A-12-27 - Possession of Gambling Device.
Section 13A-12-28 - Prima Facie Proof of Gambling Offenses.
Section 13A-12-30 - Forfeiture of Gambling Devices and Gambling Proceeds.
Section 13A-12-31 - Legalized Pari-Mutuel Betting Not Affected.