# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 16. Offenses and Penalties

### Subtitle 9. Other Offenses

#### Section 16-902

(a) A person may not make a bet or wager on the outcome of an election held under this article.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500 to be paid to the State.

(c) Any deposit of money as a bet or a wager on the outcome of an election shall be forfeited and paid to the governing body of the county where the money is deposited.

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