# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 12. Gaming -- Statewide Provisions

### Subtitle 2. Lotteries

#### Section 12-203

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)