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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(a) Because of an act of God, or condemnation or abandonment of the primary business by the owner of a business operating on the premises, a person may: (1) remove a slot machine from any premises on which a slot machine is allowed to operate under law; and (2) transfer the slot machine to another premises within the […]
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subtitle, an entity licensed to offer instant bingo under a commercial bingo license on July 1, 2007, or by a qualified organization as defined in § 13–201 of this article on the premises of the qualified organization may continue to operate a game of instant bingo in the same […]
