§ 12–104
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 12-104 (2026)
Title 12. Gaming -- Statewide Provisions
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
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(a)
A person may not:
(1)
keep a gaming device, or all or a part of a building, vessel, or place, on land or water within the State for the purpose of gambling;
(2)
own, rent, or occupy all or a part of a building, vessel, or place and knowingly allow a gaming device to be kept in the building, vessel, or place;
(3)
lease or rent all or a part of a building, vessel, or place to be used for the purpose of gambling;
(4)
deal at a gaming device or in a building, vessel, or place for gambling;
(5)
manage a gaming device or a building, vessel, or place for gambling; or
(6)
have an interest in a gaming device or the profits of a gaming device.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 6 months and not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.