# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 12. Gaming -- Statewide Provisions

### Subtitle 2. Lotteries

#### Section 12-204

(a) A person may not:

  (1) keep a house, office, or other place for the purpose of selling or bartering a lottery device in violation of Sec. 12-203 of this subtitle; or

  (2) allow a house or office that the person owns to be used for the purpose of selling or bartering a lottery device in violation of Sec. 12-203 of this subtitle.

(b) A person who knows that the person's house or office is being used for the purpose of selling or bartering a lottery device in violation of Sec. 12-203 of this subtitle is deemed to be allowing the house or office to be used for those purposes.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

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