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<subtitle num="06" heading="Electronic Gaming Devices" title_num="36" title_heading="Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency">
  <chapter num="01" heading="General">
    <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" heading="Scope.">
      <paragraph num="A.">
        <text>This subtitle applies to electronic gaming devices regulated by the Commission under Criminal Law Article, §§12-301—12-308, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="B.">
        <text>This subtitle applies to all electronic gaming devices, regardless of whether the device delivers a game through the Internet or offers Internet or other services.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="C.">
        <text>This subtitle does not apply to:</text>
        <paragraph num="(1)">
          <text>Slot machines that are subject to regulation by the Comptroller under Criminal Law Article, §12-304, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(2)">
          <text>Lottery devices used by the Agency or, under the authority of the Agency, by a licensed retailer under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(3)">
          <text>Video lottery terminals or tables games permitted and licensed under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(4)">
          <text>Paper tip jar gaming where authorized; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(5)">
          <text>Skills-based amusement devices that award prizes and are operated in compliance with COMAR 36.08.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </regulation>
    <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" heading="Definitions.">
      <paragraph num="A.">
        <text>In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="B.">
        <text>Terms defined.</text>
        <paragraph num="(1)">
          <text>“Antique electronic gaming device” means an electronic gaming device that is at least 25 years old.</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(2)">
          <text>“Electronic gaming device” means an electronic machine, apparatus, or device that can be configured to:</text>
          <paragraph num="(a)">
            <text>Operate by inserting, depositing, or placing with another person money, a token, or another object; and</text>
          </paragraph>
          <paragraph num="(b)">
            <text>Through a preponderance of the element of chance, the reading of a game of chance, the delivery of a game of chance, or any other outcome unpredictable by the user, award the user anything of value other than an award of free play or the right to receive anything of value other than an award of free play.</text>
          </paragraph>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </regulation>
    <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" heading="Counties.">
      <paragraph num="A.">
        <text>The Commission may:</text>
        <paragraph num="(1)">
          <text>Review a county’s licensing and regulatory process for electronic gaming devices; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(2)">
          <text>Determine upon review that:</text>
          <paragraph num="(a)">
            <text>The county’s licensing and regulatory process for electronic gaming devices is equivalent to a license from the Commission; and</text>
          </paragraph>
          <paragraph num="(b)">
            <text>A county license for owning, operating, or manufacturing an electronic gaming device in the county is equivalent to a State license.</text>
          </paragraph>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="B.">
        <text>A decision of the Commission on the equivalency of a county’s licensing and regulatory process for electronic gaming devices under this regulation is final and not appealable.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="C.">
        <text>Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Operators of amusement games in Baltimore City or Baltimore County shall be required to be licensed by the jurisdiction in which they are located.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </regulation>
    <annotations>
      <annotation type="Authority">Criminal Law Article, §§12-301 and 12-301.1, Annotated Code of Maryland;Section 6, Chapter 603, Acts of 2012</annotation>
      <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)</annotation>
    </annotations>
  </chapter>
  <chapter num="02" heading="Lawful and Unlawful Electronic Gaming Devices">
    <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" heading="Lawful Electronic Gaming Devices.">
      <text>An electronic gaming device is lawful if it is:</text>
      <paragraph num="A.">
        <text>An antique electronic gaming device that is not operated for gambling purposes.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="B.">
        <text>An electronic gaming device that is in the possession of or being transported by a person to demonstrate or sell the electronic gaming device to a prospective customer who is allowed to purchase an electronic gaming device if the person:</text>
        <paragraph num="(1)">
          <text>Operates with or under a distributorship contract with a manufacturer of an electronic gaming device;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(2)">
          <text>Is registered with the United States Department of Justice as a distributor of electronic gaming devices; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(3)">
          <text>Has provided the Secretary of State Police with a copy of the person’s current federal registration.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="C.">
        <text>An instant bingo machine operated in compliance with COMAR 36.07.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </regulation>
    <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" heading="Unlawful Electronic Gaming Devices.">
      <text>An electronic gaming device is unlawful if it is not authorized by Regulation .01 of this chapter.</text>
    </regulation>
    <annotations>
      <annotation type="Authority">Criminal Law Article, §§12-301—12-308, Annotated Code of Maryland</annotation>
      <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)</annotation>
    </annotations>
  </chapter>
  <chapter num="03" heading="Electronic Gaming Device Enforcement">
    <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" heading="Enforcement.">
      <paragraph num="A.">
        <text>A decision by the Commission shall be the final determination as to whether a gaming device being operated in the State is:</text>
        <paragraph num="(1)">
          <text>A legal gaming device or device consistent with the provisions of the Criminal Law Article, Annotated Code of Maryland; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(2)">
          <text>Being operated in a lawful manner.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="B.">
        <text>If a local law enforcement unit fails to promptly enforce a final determination made under §A of this regulation, the Commission shall refer the matter to the Department of State Police for enforcement of the law.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="C.">
        <text>If a local law enforcement agency in Baltimore City or Baltimore County refuses to enforce a provision regarding the legal operation of amusement games, the Commission shall refer the matter to the appropriate office of the State’s Attorney.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </regulation>
    <annotations>
      <annotation type="Authority">Criminal Law Article, §§12-113 and 12-301.1, Annotated Code of Maryland</annotation>
      <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)</annotation>
    </annotations>
  </chapter>
</subtitle>