# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 12. Gaming -- Statewide Provisions

### Subtitle 2. Lotteries

#### Section 12-205

(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.

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