Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1912

This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1912, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.

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§13–1912.

Official statutory text

(a) In this section:

(1) “casino night” means a benefit performance at which:

(i) a card game, wheel of chance, or roulette is played; and

(ii) money winnings or tokens redeemable in money are awarded as prizes; but

(2) “casino night” does not include a benefit performance at which the only form of gaming is a wheel of fortune, big wheel, or other wheel of chance.

(b) (1) This subtitle and Subtitle 2 of this title do not authorize casino nights in the county.

(2) A person may not conduct a casino night in the county.

(c) A person who violates this section or a county ordinance enacted under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

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