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6 CFR §139.40

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  1. (a)General rule. Any person on Federal property is prohibited from—
    1. (1)Participating in games for money or other personal property;
    2. (2)Operating gambling devices;
    3. (3)Conducting a lottery or pool; or
    4. (4)Selling or purchasing gambling tickets.
  2. (b)Exceptions. This section is not intended to prohibit:
    1. (1)Vending or exchange of chances by licensed blind operators of vending facilities for any lottery set forth in a State law and authorized by section 2(a)(5) of the Randolph-Sheppard Act (20 U.S.C. 107 et seq.); and
    2. (2)Prize drawings for personal property at otherwise permitted functions on Federal property, provided that the game or drawing does not constitute gambling per se.