Private slot-machine ownership is a legal and practical question before it is a decorating decision. Laws can distinguish possession, sale, transport and operation, and an antique exception in one jurisdiction may not exist in another.
1. Read labels
Read labels should be evaluated in the context of the destination law, exact machine, age, intended use, cabinet completeness and total delivered cost. Document the evidence, separate free-play operation from lawful ownership, and do not rely on a reseller’s nationwide legality claim.
2. Inspect cords
Inspect cords should be evaluated in the context of the destination law, exact machine, age, intended use, cabinet completeness and total delivered cost. Document the evidence, separate free-play operation from lawful ownership, and do not rely on a reseller’s nationwide legality claim.
3. Do not bypass interlocks
Do not bypass interlocks should be evaluated in the context of the destination law, exact machine, age, intended use, cabinet completeness and total delivered cost. Document the evidence, separate free-play operation from lawful ownership, and do not rely on a reseller’s nationwide legality claim.
4. Replace leaking batteries safely
Replace leaking batteries safely should be evaluated in the context of the destination law, exact machine, age, intended use, cabinet completeness and total delivered cost. Document the evidence, separate free-play operation from lawful ownership, and do not rely on a reseller’s nationwide legality claim.
5. Use rated power equipment
Use rated power equipment should be evaluated in the context of the destination law, exact machine, age, intended use, cabinet completeness and total delivered cost. Document the evidence, separate free-play operation from lawful ownership, and do not rely on a reseller’s nationwide legality claim.
6. Hire a technician
Hire a technician should be evaluated in the context of the destination law, exact machine, age, intended use, cabinet completeness and total delivered cost. Document the evidence, separate free-play operation from lawful ownership, and do not rely on a reseller’s nationwide legality claim.
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