Section 12-301 – “Slot Machine” Defined
In this subtitle: (1) “slot machine” means a machine, apparatus, or device that: (i) operates or can be made to operate by inserting, depositing, or placing with another person money, a token, or another object; and (ii) through the element of chance, the reading of a game of chance, the delivery of a game of chance, or any […]
Section 12-301.1 – Electronic Gaming Device
(a) In this subtitle, “Commission” means the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection and consistent with the provisions of this title and Title 13 of this article, the Commission shall certify and regulate the operation, ownership, and manufacture of an electronic gaming device authorized under […]
Section 12-302 – Possession or Operation of Slot Machine
(a) Except as allowed under §§ 12-304 through 12-306 of this subtitle, a person may not locate, possess, keep, or operate a slot machine in the State as an owner, lessor, lessee, licensor, licensee, or in any other capacity. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to […]
Section 12-303 – Antique Slot Machine — Defense
(a) In this section, “antique slot machine” means a slot machine that was manufactured at least 25 years before the date on which the machine is seized. (b) A person may not be convicted under § 12-302 of this subtitle if the person shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the slot machine: (1) is an antique […]
Section 12-304 – Exception — Eligible Organization in Specified Counties
(a) In this section, “eligible organization” means: (1) a nonprofit organization that: (i) has been located in a county listed in subsection (b) of this section for at least 5 years before the organization applies for a license under subsection (e) of this section; and (ii) is a bona fide: 1. fraternal organization; 2. religious organization; or 3. war veterans’ organization; or […]
Section 12-305 – Exception — Distributor
(a) A person may take delivery of, possess, or transport a slot machine to demonstrate or sell the slot machine to a prospective customer who is allowed to purchase a slot machine if the person: (1) operates with or under a distributorship contract with a manufacturer of slot machines; (2) is registered with the United States Department of […]
Section 12-306 – Exception — Certain Counties and Municipal Corporations
(a) In this section, “premises” means an improved or unimproved parcel or tract of land that is owned by: (1) a person; or (2) persons associated in a joint or common venture. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in a county or municipal corporation where, before July 1, 1963, county or municipal officials licensed slot […]
Section 12-102 – Betting, Wagering, Gambling, Etc
(a) A person may not: (1) make or sell a book or pool on the result of a race, contest, or contingency; (2) establish, keep, rent, use, or occupy, or knowingly allow to be established, kept, rented, used, or occupied, all or a part of a building, vessel, or place, on land or water, within the State, for […]
Section 12-204 – Location of Sales or Barter of Lottery Devices
(a) A person may not: (1) keep a house, office, or other place for the purpose of selling or bartering a lottery device in violation of § 12-203 of this subtitle; or (2) allow a house or office that the person owns to be used for the purpose of selling or bartering a lottery device in violation of […]
Section 12-103 – Playing Certain Games
(a) For money or any other thing or consideration of value, a person may not: (1) bet, wager, or gamble; or (2) play any other gaming device or fraudulent trick. (b) (1) A violation of this section is a civil offense punishable by a fine not exceeding: (i) $500, if the violation involves money or any other thing or consideration of […]