225.15 - Possession of gambling records in the second degree.

§ 225.15 Possession of gambling records in the second degree.    A  person  is  guilty  of possession of gambling records in the second  degree when, with knowledge  of  the  contents  or  nature  thereof,  he  possesses any writing, paper, instrument or article:    1.  Of  a  kind  commonly  used  in  the  operation  or promotion of a  bookmaking scheme or enterprise; or    2. Of a kind commonly used in the operation, promotion or playing of a  lottery or policy scheme or enterprise; except that in  any  prosecution  under  this  subdivision,  it  is  a  defense  that  the writing, paper,  instrument or article possessed by the defendant constituted,  reflected  or  represented  plays,  bets  or  chances of the defendant himself in a  number not exceeding ten.    3. Of any paper or paper product in sheet form chemically converted to  nitrocellulose having explosive characteristics.    4. Of any water soluble paper or paper derivative in sheet form.    Possession of gambling records in the  second  degree  is  a  class  A  misdemeanor.