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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 5Art. 3§ 19845 Gambling Premises Removal Authority

§ 19845 Gambling Premises Removal Authority

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§ 19845 Gambling Premises Removal Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •A casino or gambling place can kick out anyone who is causing trouble, like being too loud, drunk, or breaking the law.
  • •They can also remove people who are begging, being rude, or doing things like prostitution.
  • •If the gambling commission says someone shouldn’t be allowed in, the casino has to keep them out.
  • •The casino can refuse to let anyone in or kick them out for any reason they think is good.

Example

A person at a casino is yelling, pushing people, and acting drunk.

The casino can tell this person to leave because they are being disorderly and drunk, which breaks the rules.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19845 Gambling Premises Removal Authority

(a) A licensee may remove from his or her licensed premises any person who, while on the premises: (1) Is a disorderly person, as defined by Section 647 of the Penal Code. (2) Interferes with a lawful gambling operation. (3) Solicits or engages in any act of prostitution. (4) Begs, is boisterous, or is otherwise offensive to other persons. (5) Commits any public offense. (6) Is intoxicated. (7) Is a person who the commission, pursuant to regulation, has determined should be excluded from licensed gambling establishments in the public interest. (b) Nothing in this section shall be deemed, expressly or impliedly, to preclude a licensee from exercising the right to deny access to or to remove any person from its premises or property for any reason the licensee deems appropriate. (Added by renumbering Section 19835.5A by Stats. 2002, Ch. 738, Sec. 33. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

licenseedisorderly personlawful gambling operationpublic offensecommission

Related Statutes

  • § 19840 Commission Regulation Authority
  • § 19842 Game Regulation Limits
  • § 2052 Unauthorized Medical Practice Penalty
  • § 19807 Venue For Legal Challenges
  • § 19812 Gambling Commission Member Eligibility

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 19845.
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