# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 12. Gaming -- Statewide Provisions

### Subtitle 2. Lotteries

#### Section 12-206

(a) This section does not apply to a lottery conducted by a government.

(b) A person may not print, write, or publish an account of a lottery that describes:

  (1) when or where the lottery is to be drawn;

  (2) any prize available in the lottery;

  (3) the price of a lottery ticket or share of a lottery ticket; or

  (4) where a lottery ticket may be obtained.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.

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