CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 649Introduced by Assembly Member Cristina GarciaFebruary 15, 2019 An act to amend Sections 19911, 19921, and 19941 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to gambling. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 649, as introduced, Cristina Garcia. Gambling Control Act: persons under 21 years of age.Existing law, the Gambling Control Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of various legalized gambling activities and establishments by the California Gambling Control Commission and the investigation and enforcement of those activities and establishments by the Department of Justice. The act makes a person under 21 years of age ineligible for a work permit in a gambling establishment and prohibits that person from entering the premises of a gambling establishment, except as provided. The act makes it a crime, punishable as a misdemeanor, for a person under 21 years of age to, among other things, be an employee of a licensed gambling establishment, except in areas of the establishment where no gambling activity or activity directly associated with gambling takes place.This bill would permit a person between 18 and 20 years of age, inclusive, to work in a gambling establishment in job classifications that entail providing services on and off the gaming floor that are not involved in the play of a controlled game, as specified. The bill would also make conforming changes.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 19911 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:19911. No (a) A person under the age of 21 years shall be 21 years of age is not eligible for a work permit and no permit, and a permit shall not be issued to a person under the age of 21 years. 21 years of age, except as provided in subdivision (b).(b) A person between 18 and 20 years of age, inclusive, may be employed to work in a gambling establishment, but shall not work as a dealer, floor personnel, or any other employment classification that exclusively involves working on the floor of the gambling establishment. A person between 18 and 20 years of age, inclusive, may be employed in job classifications that entail providing services on and off the gaming floor that are not involved in the play of a controlled game.SEC. 2. Section 19921 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:19921. (a) No A person under 21 years of age shall be is not permitted to enter upon the premises of a licensed gambling establishment, or any part thereof, except for the following: following areas:(1) An area, physically separated from any a gambling area, for the exclusive purpose of dining. For purposes of this subdivision, any a place wherein where food or beverages are dispensed primarily by a vending machines shall not constitute machine is not a place for dining.(2) Restrooms.(3) A supervised room that is physically separated from any a gambling area and used primarily for the purpose of entertainment or recreation.(4) A designated pathway to reach any of the areas described in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive. To the extent that the designated pathway requires an individual to enter upon or pass through the gaming floor, all persons a person under 21 years of age shall be accompanied by a person over 21 years of age or be in the presence of a gambling establishment employee over 21 years of age.(5) Those areas authorized in connection with employment in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 19911.(b) No A person under 21 years of age shall not be permitted to loiter in a gaming area.SEC. 3. Section 19941 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:19941. (a) A person under 21 years of age shall not do any of the following:(1) Play, be allowed to play, place wagers at, or collect winnings from, whether personally or through an agent, any a gambling game.(2) Be employed as an employee in a licensed gambling establishment establishment, except in a parking lot, coffee shop, restaurant, business office, or other similar room, as determined by regulations, wherein no gambling activity or activity directly associated with gambling takes place. as authorized in subdivision (b) of Section 19911.(3) Present or offer to any a licensee, or to an agent of a licensee, any written, printed, or photostatic evidence of age and identity that is false, fraudulent, or not actually his or her own for the purpose of doing any of the things described in paragraphs (1) and (2).(4) Loiter in or about any a room in which any a gambling game is operated or conducted.(b) Any A licensee or employee in a gambling establishment who violates or permits the violation of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) is guilty of a misdemeanor.(c) Any A person under 21 years of age who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.(d) Proof that a licensee, or agent or employee of a licensee, demanded, was shown, and acted in reliance upon bona fide evidence of age and identity shall be a defense to any criminal prosecution under this section or to any proceeding for the suspension or revocation of any a license or work permit based thereon. For the purposes of this section, bona fide evidence of age and identity means a document issued by a federal, state, county, or municipal government, or subdivision or agency thereof, including, but not limited to, a motor vehicle operators license or an identification card issued to a member of the Armed Forces, that contains the name, date of birth, description, and picture of the person.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 649Introduced by Assembly Member Cristina GarciaFebruary 15, 2019 An act to amend Sections 19911, 19921, and 19941 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to gambling. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 649, as introduced, Cristina Garcia. Gambling Control Act: persons under 21 years of age.Existing law, the Gambling Control Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of various legalized gambling activities and establishments by the California Gambling Control Commission and the investigation and enforcement of those activities and establishments by the Department of Justice. The act makes a person under 21 years of age ineligible for a work permit in a gambling establishment and prohibits that person from entering the premises of a gambling establishment, except as provided. The act makes it a crime, punishable as a misdemeanor, for a person under 21 years of age to, among other things, be an employee of a licensed gambling establishment, except in areas of the establishment where no gambling activity or activity directly associated with gambling takes place.This bill would permit a person between 18 and 20 years of age, inclusive, to work in a gambling establishment in job classifications that entail providing services on and off the gaming floor that are not involved in the play of a controlled game, as specified. The bill would also make conforming changes.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill No. 649
Introduced by Assembly Member Cristina GarciaFebruary 15, 2019
Introduced by Assembly Member Cristina Garcia
February 15, 2019
An act to amend Sections 19911, 19921, and 19941 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to gambling.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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AB 649, as introduced, Cristina Garcia. Gambling Control Act: persons under 21 years of age.
Existing law, the Gambling Control Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of various legalized gambling activities and establishments by the California Gambling Control Commission and the investigation and enforcement of those activities and establishments by the Department of Justice. The act makes a person under 21 years of age ineligible for a work permit in a gambling establishment and prohibits that person from entering the premises of a gambling establishment, except as provided. The act makes it a crime, punishable as a misdemeanor, for a person under 21 years of age to, among other things, be an employee of a licensed gambling establishment, except in areas of the establishment where no gambling activity or activity directly associated with gambling takes place.This bill would permit a person between 18 and 20 years of age, inclusive, to work in a gambling establishment in job classifications that entail providing services on and off the gaming floor that are not involved in the play of a controlled game, as specified. The bill would also make conforming changes.
Existing law, the Gambling Control Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of various legalized gambling activities and establishments by the California Gambling Control Commission and the investigation and enforcement of those activities and establishments by the Department of Justice. The act makes a person under 21 years of age ineligible for a work permit in a gambling establishment and prohibits that person from entering the premises of a gambling establishment, except as provided. The act makes it a crime, punishable as a misdemeanor, for a person under 21 years of age to, among other things, be an employee of a licensed gambling establishment, except in areas of the establishment where no gambling activity or activity directly associated with gambling takes place.
This bill would permit a person between 18 and 20 years of age, inclusive, to work in a gambling establishment in job classifications that entail providing services on and off the gaming floor that are not involved in the play of a controlled game, as specified. The bill would also make conforming changes.
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The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 19911 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:19911. No (a) A person under the age of 21 years shall be 21 years of age is not eligible for a work permit and no permit, and a permit shall not be issued to a person under the age of 21 years. 21 years of age, except as provided in subdivision (b).(b) A person between 18 and 20 years of age, inclusive, may be employed to work in a gambling establishment, but shall not work as a dealer, floor personnel, or any other employment classification that exclusively involves working on the floor of the gambling establishment. A person between 18 and 20 years of age, inclusive, may be employed in job classifications that entail providing services on and off the gaming floor that are not involved in the play of a controlled game.SEC. 2. Section 19921 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:19921. (a) No A person under 21 years of age shall be is not permitted to enter upon the premises of a licensed gambling establishment, or any part thereof, except for the following: following areas:(1) An area, physically separated from any a gambling area, for the exclusive purpose of dining. For purposes of this subdivision, any a place wherein where food or beverages are dispensed primarily by a vending machines shall not constitute machine is not a place for dining.(2) Restrooms.(3) A supervised room that is physically separated from any a gambling area and used primarily for the purpose of entertainment or recreation.(4) A designated pathway to reach any of the areas described in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive. To the extent that the designated pathway requires an individual to enter upon or pass through the gaming floor, all persons a person under 21 years of age shall be accompanied by a person over 21 years of age or be in the presence of a gambling establishment employee over 21 years of age.(5) Those areas authorized in connection with employment in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 19911.(b) No A person under 21 years of age shall not be permitted to loiter in a gaming area.SEC. 3. Section 19941 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:19941. (a) A person under 21 years of age shall not do any of the following:(1) Play, be allowed to play, place wagers at, or collect winnings from, whether personally or through an agent, any a gambling game.(2) Be employed as an employee in a licensed gambling establishment establishment, except in a parking lot, coffee shop, restaurant, business office, or other similar room, as determined by regulations, wherein no gambling activity or activity directly associated with gambling takes place. as authorized in subdivision (b) of Section 19911.(3) Present or offer to any a licensee, or to an agent of a licensee, any written, printed, or photostatic evidence of age and identity that is false, fraudulent, or not actually his or her own for the purpose of doing any of the things described in paragraphs (1) and (2).(4) Loiter in or about any a room in which any a gambling game is operated or conducted.(b) Any A licensee or employee in a gambling establishment who violates or permits the violation of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) is guilty of a misdemeanor.(c) Any A person under 21 years of age who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.(d) Proof that a licensee, or agent or employee of a licensee, demanded, was shown, and acted in reliance upon bona fide evidence of age and identity shall be a defense to any criminal prosecution under this section or to any proceeding for the suspension or revocation of any a license or work permit based thereon. For the purposes of this section, bona fide evidence of age and identity means a document issued by a federal, state, county, or municipal government, or subdivision or agency thereof, including, but not limited to, a motor vehicle operators license or an identification card issued to a member of the Armed Forces, that contains the name, date of birth, description, and picture of the person.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 19911 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:19911. No (a) A person under the age of 21 years shall be 21 years of age is not eligible for a work permit and no permit, and a permit shall not be issued to a person under the age of 21 years. 21 years of age, except as provided in subdivision (b).(b) A person between 18 and 20 years of age, inclusive, may be employed to work in a gambling establishment, but shall not work as a dealer, floor personnel, or any other employment classification that exclusively involves working on the floor of the gambling establishment. A person between 18 and 20 years of age, inclusive, may be employed in job classifications that entail providing services on and off the gaming floor that are not involved in the play of a controlled game.
SECTION 1. Section 19911 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:
### SECTION 1.
19911. No (a) A person under the age of 21 years shall be 21 years of age is not eligible for a work permit and no permit, and a permit shall not be issued to a person under the age of 21 years. 21 years of age, except as provided in subdivision (b).(b) A person between 18 and 20 years of age, inclusive, may be employed to work in a gambling establishment, but shall not work as a dealer, floor personnel, or any other employment classification that exclusively involves working on the floor of the gambling establishment. A person between 18 and 20 years of age, inclusive, may be employed in job classifications that entail providing services on and off the gaming floor that are not involved in the play of a controlled game.
19911. No (a) A person under the age of 21 years shall be 21 years of age is not eligible for a work permit and no permit, and a permit shall not be issued to a person under the age of 21 years. 21 years of age, except as provided in subdivision (b).(b) A person between 18 and 20 years of age, inclusive, may be employed to work in a gambling establishment, but shall not work as a dealer, floor personnel, or any other employment classification that exclusively involves working on the floor of the gambling establishment. A person between 18 and 20 years of age, inclusive, may be employed in job classifications that entail providing services on and off the gaming floor that are not involved in the play of a controlled game.
19911. No (a) A person under the age of 21 years shall be 21 years of age is not eligible for a work permit and no permit, and a permit shall not be issued to a person under the age of 21 years. 21 years of age, except as provided in subdivision (b).(b) A person between 18 and 20 years of age, inclusive, may be employed to work in a gambling establishment, but shall not work as a dealer, floor personnel, or any other employment classification that exclusively involves working on the floor of the gambling establishment. A person between 18 and 20 years of age, inclusive, may be employed in job classifications that entail providing services on and off the gaming floor that are not involved in the play of a controlled game.
19911. No (a) A person under the age of 21 years shall be 21 years of age is not eligible for a work permit and no permit, and a permit shall not be issued to a person under the age of 21 years. 21 years of age, except as provided in subdivision (b).
(b) A person between 18 and 20 years of age, inclusive, may be employed to work in a gambling establishment, but shall not work as a dealer, floor personnel, or any other employment classification that exclusively involves working on the floor of the gambling establishment. A person between 18 and 20 years of age, inclusive, may be employed in job classifications that entail providing services on and off the gaming floor that are not involved in the play of a controlled game.
SEC. 2. Section 19921 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:19921. (a) No A person under 21 years of age shall be is not permitted to enter upon the premises of a licensed gambling establishment, or any part thereof, except for the following: following areas:(1) An area, physically separated from any a gambling area, for the exclusive purpose of dining. For purposes of this subdivision, any a place wherein where food or beverages are dispensed primarily by a vending machines shall not constitute machine is not a place for dining.(2) Restrooms.(3) A supervised room that is physically separated from any a gambling area and used primarily for the purpose of entertainment or recreation.(4) A designated pathway to reach any of the areas described in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive. To the extent that the designated pathway requires an individual to enter upon or pass through the gaming floor, all persons a person under 21 years of age shall be accompanied by a person over 21 years of age or be in the presence of a gambling establishment employee over 21 years of age.(5) Those areas authorized in connection with employment in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 19911.(b) No A person under 21 years of age shall not be permitted to loiter in a gaming area.
SEC. 2. Section 19921 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:
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19921. (a) No A person under 21 years of age shall be is not permitted to enter upon the premises of a licensed gambling establishment, or any part thereof, except for the following: following areas:(1) An area, physically separated from any a gambling area, for the exclusive purpose of dining. For purposes of this subdivision, any a place wherein where food or beverages are dispensed primarily by a vending machines shall not constitute machine is not a place for dining.(2) Restrooms.(3) A supervised room that is physically separated from any a gambling area and used primarily for the purpose of entertainment or recreation.(4) A designated pathway to reach any of the areas described in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive. To the extent that the designated pathway requires an individual to enter upon or pass through the gaming floor, all persons a person under 21 years of age shall be accompanied by a person over 21 years of age or be in the presence of a gambling establishment employee over 21 years of age.(5) Those areas authorized in connection with employment in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 19911.(b) No A person under 21 years of age shall not be permitted to loiter in a gaming area.
19921. (a) No A person under 21 years of age shall be is not permitted to enter upon the premises of a licensed gambling establishment, or any part thereof, except for the following: following areas:(1) An area, physically separated from any a gambling area, for the exclusive purpose of dining. For purposes of this subdivision, any a place wherein where food or beverages are dispensed primarily by a vending machines shall not constitute machine is not a place for dining.(2) Restrooms.(3) A supervised room that is physically separated from any a gambling area and used primarily for the purpose of entertainment or recreation.(4) A designated pathway to reach any of the areas described in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive. To the extent that the designated pathway requires an individual to enter upon or pass through the gaming floor, all persons a person under 21 years of age shall be accompanied by a person over 21 years of age or be in the presence of a gambling establishment employee over 21 years of age.(5) Those areas authorized in connection with employment in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 19911.(b) No A person under 21 years of age shall not be permitted to loiter in a gaming area.
19921. (a) No A person under 21 years of age shall be is not permitted to enter upon the premises of a licensed gambling establishment, or any part thereof, except for the following: following areas:(1) An area, physically separated from any a gambling area, for the exclusive purpose of dining. For purposes of this subdivision, any a place wherein where food or beverages are dispensed primarily by a vending machines shall not constitute machine is not a place for dining.(2) Restrooms.(3) A supervised room that is physically separated from any a gambling area and used primarily for the purpose of entertainment or recreation.(4) A designated pathway to reach any of the areas described in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive. To the extent that the designated pathway requires an individual to enter upon or pass through the gaming floor, all persons a person under 21 years of age shall be accompanied by a person over 21 years of age or be in the presence of a gambling establishment employee over 21 years of age.(5) Those areas authorized in connection with employment in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 19911.(b) No A person under 21 years of age shall not be permitted to loiter in a gaming area.
19921. (a) No A person under 21 years of age shall be is not permitted to enter upon the premises of a licensed gambling establishment, or any part thereof, except for the following: following areas:
(1) An area, physically separated from any a gambling area, for the exclusive purpose of dining. For purposes of this subdivision, any a place wherein where food or beverages are dispensed primarily by a vending machines shall not constitute machine is not a place for dining.
(2) Restrooms.
(3) A supervised room that is physically separated from any a gambling area and used primarily for the purpose of entertainment or recreation.
(4) A designated pathway to reach any of the areas described in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive. To the extent that the designated pathway requires an individual to enter upon or pass through the gaming floor, all persons a person under 21 years of age shall be accompanied by a person over 21 years of age or be in the presence of a gambling establishment employee over 21 years of age.
(5) Those areas authorized in connection with employment in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 19911.
(b) No A person under 21 years of age shall not be permitted to loiter in a gaming area.
SEC. 3. Section 19941 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:19941. (a) A person under 21 years of age shall not do any of the following:(1) Play, be allowed to play, place wagers at, or collect winnings from, whether personally or through an agent, any a gambling game.(2) Be employed as an employee in a licensed gambling establishment establishment, except in a parking lot, coffee shop, restaurant, business office, or other similar room, as determined by regulations, wherein no gambling activity or activity directly associated with gambling takes place. as authorized in subdivision (b) of Section 19911.(3) Present or offer to any a licensee, or to an agent of a licensee, any written, printed, or photostatic evidence of age and identity that is false, fraudulent, or not actually his or her own for the purpose of doing any of the things described in paragraphs (1) and (2).(4) Loiter in or about any a room in which any a gambling game is operated or conducted.(b) Any A licensee or employee in a gambling establishment who violates or permits the violation of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) is guilty of a misdemeanor.(c) Any A person under 21 years of age who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.(d) Proof that a licensee, or agent or employee of a licensee, demanded, was shown, and acted in reliance upon bona fide evidence of age and identity shall be a defense to any criminal prosecution under this section or to any proceeding for the suspension or revocation of any a license or work permit based thereon. For the purposes of this section, bona fide evidence of age and identity means a document issued by a federal, state, county, or municipal government, or subdivision or agency thereof, including, but not limited to, a motor vehicle operators license or an identification card issued to a member of the Armed Forces, that contains the name, date of birth, description, and picture of the person.
SEC. 3. Section 19941 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:
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19941. (a) A person under 21 years of age shall not do any of the following:(1) Play, be allowed to play, place wagers at, or collect winnings from, whether personally or through an agent, any a gambling game.(2) Be employed as an employee in a licensed gambling establishment establishment, except in a parking lot, coffee shop, restaurant, business office, or other similar room, as determined by regulations, wherein no gambling activity or activity directly associated with gambling takes place. as authorized in subdivision (b) of Section 19911.(3) Present or offer to any a licensee, or to an agent of a licensee, any written, printed, or photostatic evidence of age and identity that is false, fraudulent, or not actually his or her own for the purpose of doing any of the things described in paragraphs (1) and (2).(4) Loiter in or about any a room in which any a gambling game is operated or conducted.(b) Any A licensee or employee in a gambling establishment who violates or permits the violation of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) is guilty of a misdemeanor.(c) Any A person under 21 years of age who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.(d) Proof that a licensee, or agent or employee of a licensee, demanded, was shown, and acted in reliance upon bona fide evidence of age and identity shall be a defense to any criminal prosecution under this section or to any proceeding for the suspension or revocation of any a license or work permit based thereon. For the purposes of this section, bona fide evidence of age and identity means a document issued by a federal, state, county, or municipal government, or subdivision or agency thereof, including, but not limited to, a motor vehicle operators license or an identification card issued to a member of the Armed Forces, that contains the name, date of birth, description, and picture of the person.
19941. (a) A person under 21 years of age shall not do any of the following:(1) Play, be allowed to play, place wagers at, or collect winnings from, whether personally or through an agent, any a gambling game.(2) Be employed as an employee in a licensed gambling establishment establishment, except in a parking lot, coffee shop, restaurant, business office, or other similar room, as determined by regulations, wherein no gambling activity or activity directly associated with gambling takes place. as authorized in subdivision (b) of Section 19911.(3) Present or offer to any a licensee, or to an agent of a licensee, any written, printed, or photostatic evidence of age and identity that is false, fraudulent, or not actually his or her own for the purpose of doing any of the things described in paragraphs (1) and (2).(4) Loiter in or about any a room in which any a gambling game is operated or conducted.(b) Any A licensee or employee in a gambling establishment who violates or permits the violation of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) is guilty of a misdemeanor.(c) Any A person under 21 years of age who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.(d) Proof that a licensee, or agent or employee of a licensee, demanded, was shown, and acted in reliance upon bona fide evidence of age and identity shall be a defense to any criminal prosecution under this section or to any proceeding for the suspension or revocation of any a license or work permit based thereon. For the purposes of this section, bona fide evidence of age and identity means a document issued by a federal, state, county, or municipal government, or subdivision or agency thereof, including, but not limited to, a motor vehicle operators license or an identification card issued to a member of the Armed Forces, that contains the name, date of birth, description, and picture of the person.
19941. (a) A person under 21 years of age shall not do any of the following:(1) Play, be allowed to play, place wagers at, or collect winnings from, whether personally or through an agent, any a gambling game.(2) Be employed as an employee in a licensed gambling establishment establishment, except in a parking lot, coffee shop, restaurant, business office, or other similar room, as determined by regulations, wherein no gambling activity or activity directly associated with gambling takes place. as authorized in subdivision (b) of Section 19911.(3) Present or offer to any a licensee, or to an agent of a licensee, any written, printed, or photostatic evidence of age and identity that is false, fraudulent, or not actually his or her own for the purpose of doing any of the things described in paragraphs (1) and (2).(4) Loiter in or about any a room in which any a gambling game is operated or conducted.(b) Any A licensee or employee in a gambling establishment who violates or permits the violation of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) is guilty of a misdemeanor.(c) Any A person under 21 years of age who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.(d) Proof that a licensee, or agent or employee of a licensee, demanded, was shown, and acted in reliance upon bona fide evidence of age and identity shall be a defense to any criminal prosecution under this section or to any proceeding for the suspension or revocation of any a license or work permit based thereon. For the purposes of this section, bona fide evidence of age and identity means a document issued by a federal, state, county, or municipal government, or subdivision or agency thereof, including, but not limited to, a motor vehicle operators license or an identification card issued to a member of the Armed Forces, that contains the name, date of birth, description, and picture of the person.
19941. (a) A person under 21 years of age shall not do any of the following:
(1) Play, be allowed to play, place wagers at, or collect winnings from, whether personally or through an agent, any a gambling game.
(2) Be employed as an employee in a licensed gambling establishment establishment, except in a parking lot, coffee shop, restaurant, business office, or other similar room, as determined by regulations, wherein no gambling activity or activity directly associated with gambling takes place. as authorized in subdivision (b) of Section 19911.
(3) Present or offer to any a licensee, or to an agent of a licensee, any written, printed, or photostatic evidence of age and identity that is false, fraudulent, or not actually his or her own for the purpose of doing any of the things described in paragraphs (1) and (2).
(4) Loiter in or about any a room in which any a gambling game is operated or conducted.
(b) Any A licensee or employee in a gambling establishment who violates or permits the violation of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(c) Any A person under 21 years of age who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(d) Proof that a licensee, or agent or employee of a licensee, demanded, was shown, and acted in reliance upon bona fide evidence of age and identity shall be a defense to any criminal prosecution under this section or to any proceeding for the suspension or revocation of any a license or work permit based thereon. For the purposes of this section, bona fide evidence of age and identity means a document issued by a federal, state, county, or municipal government, or subdivision or agency thereof, including, but not limited to, a motor vehicle operators license or an identification card issued to a member of the Armed Forces, that contains the name, date of birth, description, and picture of the person.