CRIM CD-GAMBLING-SKILL

Amends the Coin-Operated Amusement Device and Redemption Machine Tax Act. Provides that all privilege tax decals must be securely affixed to the device and that a decal that is attached to a device behind a transparent plate or covering that is screwed, bolted, or otherwise securely fastened to the device is deemed to be securely affixed. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. In a provision of the Gambling Article exempting offers of prizes, awards, or compensation in contests for the determination of skill, defines "skill" as a player's experience, precision, dexterity, or ability to use his or her knowledge that enables him or her to obtain more frequent awards, prizes, or compensation than does another less experienced, precise, dexterous or knowledgeable player. In a Section defining a "crane game" and a "redemption machine", provides that the value of the prize may not exceed $100 (now, 7 times the cost charged to play the amusement device or $5, whichever is less). Effective immediately.