Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1401

This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1401, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.

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§13–1401.

Official statutory text

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “County Commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County.

(c) (1) “Gaming device” means:

(i) except for a billiard table, a gaming table at which a game of chance is played for money or any other thing or consideration of value; or

(ii) a game or device at which money or any other thing or consideration of value is bet, wagered, or gambled.

(2) “Gaming device” includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, and chance book.

(d) “Gaming event” includes a bazaar, carnival, raffle, tip jar, punchboard, and any other event at which a gaming device is operated.

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