§ 12–205
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 12-205 (2026)
Title 12. Gaming -- Statewide Provisions
Subtitle 2. Lotteries
§ 12–205LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section does not apply to a person who possesses:
(1)
an item that is prohibited under this section that was obtained to procure or furnish evidence of a violation of this subtitle; or
(2)
a lottery ticket or slip issued by this State or another government.
(b)
A person may not:
(1)
bring a lottery device into the State; or
(2)
possess a book, list, slip, or record of:
(i)
the numbers drawn in a lottery in this State or another state or country;
(ii)
a lottery device; or
(iii)
money received or to be received from the sale of a lottery device.
(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.