Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-817
This is the official text of Md. Code, Business Regulation § 11-817, part of Maryland’s Code, Business Regulation — governs general business licensing and regulation.
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§11–817.
Official statutory text
(a) A person must have a permit granted by the Commission whenever the person holds satellite simulcast betting.
(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, nothing in this Part III of this subtitle may preempt local zoning laws or ordinances.
(2) The use of a facility for satellite simulcast betting is not required to be submitted to or approved by any county or municipal zoning board, authority, or unit if the facility is properly zoned and operating for the following activities:
(i) operation of a video lottery facility;
(ii) operation of a sports wagering facility; or
(iii) operation of electronic bingo or electronic tip jar machines.
(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, nothing in this Part III of this subtitle may preempt local zoning laws or ordinances.
(2) The use of a facility for satellite simulcast betting is not required to be submitted to or approved by any county or municipal zoning board, authority, or unit if the facility is properly zoned and operating for the following activities:
(i) operation of a video lottery facility;
(ii) operation of a sports wagering facility; or
(iii) operation of electronic bingo or electronic tip jar machines.
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