PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Attorney General Dave Sunday is advising business owners with skill game terminals to take compliance steps before Oct. 14.
Unless the Pennsylvania Legislature takes action before the 14th, Pennsylvania State Police and other law enforcement agencies will be authorized to take enforcement action against businesses that continue to possess or operate the machines after that date.
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Enforcement actions could include the seizure of machines and any associated funds, as well as criminal charges, if deemed appropriate.
“We do not want to see searches and seizures at storefronts or bar, social club and restaurant establishments,” Sunday said. “We would much rather business owners and social clubs comply with the law and take steps to get these illegal devices out of their places of business.”
Sunday stressed that simply powering off or unplugging the machines does not satisfy the law. He said removal is the only way to avoid potential enforcement action.
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Lawmakers returned to Harrisburg on Monday for the first time since July following an extended summer break.
Senate Republican Leader Joe Pittman (R-Armstrong/Indiana/Jefferson/Westmoreland) said issues ranging from skill games to the minimum wage are among lawmakers’ top priorities, but it remains unclear when action on those matters will happen.
The House Gaming Oversight Committee met Sept. 29 to vote on SB 398 and SB 416. However, it is unknown when the committee will consider legislation aimed at extending the operation of skill games beyond the Oct. 14 deadline.
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