# Sec. 14-109. "One-armed bandits" prohibited; penalty

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 14-109. "One-armed bandits" prohibited; penalty

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 14-109 (2026)

(a) No person shall have or possess, at any place of business or other place open to the public generally, or at any club, any upright side lever operated slot machine commonly called the "one-armed bandit," mechanical or electrical amusement devices.

(b) This Section shall not apply to claw machines and pinball machines as restricted in Section 14-111, which require the insertion of a coin or token for their operation and which offer an award other than free plays to the player, based in whole or in part, upon chance or skill.

(c) Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each such machine or device so had or possessed and, in addition, each such machine or device shall be confiscated and destroyed.