§ 12–306
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 12-306 (2026)
Title 12. Gaming -- Statewide Provisions
Subtitle 3. Slot Machines
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(a)
In this section, “premises” means an improved or unimproved parcel or tract of land that is owned by:
(1)
a person; or
(2)
persons associated in a joint or common venture.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in a county or municipal corporation where, before July 1, 1963, county or municipal officials licensed slot machines for operation, a person may not, as an owner, lessor, lessee, licensor, licensee, or in any other capacity, keep or operate a slot machine for any purpose in any place of business or building or on any premises.
(2)
Before disposing of a slot machine, the county commissioners or county executive of a county where a slot machine is located may require the slot machine to be:
(i)
registered in a manner appropriate to the office of county executive or county commissioners; and
(ii)
sealed against use, stored, and kept under the supervision and control of the county commissioners or county executive.