Sec. 14-111. Exceptions to coin-operated device prohibition
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.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 14-111 (2026)
Sec. 14-111. Exceptions to coin-operated device prohibitionLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The provisions of Section 14-110, with respect to prima facie evidence of a violation of Section 14-110, shall not apply to:
(1)
Music machines operated by means of the insertion of a coin, token or similar object;
(2)
"Claw Machines" operated by insertion of a coin where the only item dispensed is merchandise, and not cash or token, by virtue of the skill of the operator in engaging an article of merchandise through operation of devices or controls; and,
(3)
Bona fide vending machines, in which are not incorporated gaming or amusement features, where the only item dispensed is merchandise, and not cash or tokens, equivalent in value to the coin inserted for operation of such machine.