§ 12–203
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 12-203 (2026)
Title 12. Gaming -- Statewide Provisions
Subtitle 2. Lotteries
§ 12–203LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person may not:
(1)
hold a lottery in this State; or
(2)
sell a lottery device in the State for a lottery drawn in this State or elsewhere.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than 3 months and not exceeding 12 months or a fine of not less than $200 and not exceeding $1,000 or both for each violation.
(c)
In addition to the penalty provided under subsection (b) of this section, a person who gives money or any other thing to purchase or obtain a lottery device, for each lottery device purchased or obtained, may recover $50 from:
(1)
the person to whom the money or other thing was given; or
(2)
any person who aided or abetted that person.