NC H471

Clarifies that knowingly permitting two or more electronic machines or devices (as defined in G.S. 14-306.4) to be opened, kept, or used on premises owned or controlled by a person constitutes a Class G felony.

Requires forfeiture of the electronic machines or devices when the Class G felony offense is committed.

Maintains existing Class 2 misdemeanor penalty for knowingly allowing gaming tables, illegal punchboards, or illegal slot machines on premises (unchanged from prior law).

Becomes effective December 1, 2018, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date.