23.16.3001    ILLEGAL GAMBLING - PRESUMPTION

(1) In any case where the department is able to establish probable cause that a gambling activity not authorized by statute is taking place or that a gambling device or gambling enterprise not authorized by statute is being made available to the public, the department shall presume that such activity, device, or enterprise is illegal. The presumption shall be a disputable presumption as that term is defined in Rule 301, Mont. R. Evid.

History: 23-5-115, MCA; IMP, 23-5-111, 23-5-151, MCA; NEW, 1990 MAR p. 828, Eff. 4/27/90.