# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions

### Subtitle 24. Washington County

#### Section 13-2438

(a)

  (1) A person who violates Sec. 13-2436 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding:

    (i) for a first violation, $5,000; or

    (ii) for each subsequent violation, $10,000.

  (2) Each sale or offer of a chance from a tip jar is a separate violation.

(b) If a person convicted under this section has a liquor license, the agency shall recommend to the Board of License Commissioners for Washington County that the Board suspend the person's liquor license for not less than 15 days.

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