Plain Text Law

Chapter 02. Lawful and Unlawful Electronic Gaming Devices

Regulation .01 Lawful Electronic Gaming Devices.Copy Citation

An electronic gaming device is lawful if it is:
A.
An antique electronic gaming device that is not operated for gambling purposes.
B.
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:
(1)
Operates with or under a distributorship contract with a manufacturer of an electronic gaming device;
(2)
Is registered with the United States Department of Justice as a distributor of electronic gaming devices; and
(3)
Has provided the Secretary of State Police with a copy of the person’s current federal registration.
C.
An instant bingo machine operated in compliance with COMAR 36.07.

Regulation .02 Unlawful Electronic Gaming Devices.Copy Citation

An electronic gaming device is unlawful if it is not authorized by Regulation .01 of this chapter.
Chapter annotations
Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§12-301—12-308, Annotated Code of Maryland
History: Effective date: January 1, 2017 (43:23 Md. R. 1281)