{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"336.5","citation":"Pen. Code, § 336.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25. - 680.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 9. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON INVOLVING SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY AND GOOD MORALS [261. - 368.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 10. Gaming [330. - 337z.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9/chapter-10"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 162, Sec. 123.   (SB 1171)   Effective January 1, 2013.","effective":"2013-01-01","html":"<p>Gaming chips may be used on the gaming floor by a patron of a gambling establishment, as defined in subdivision (o) of Section <a href=\"/bpc/19805\">19805</a> of the Business and Professions Code, to pay for food and beverage items that are served at the table.</p>","text":"Gaming chips may be used on the gaming floor by a patron of a gambling establishment, as defined in subdivision (o) of Section 19805 of the Business and Professions Code, to pay for food and beverage items that are served at the table.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/gaming-336-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}