Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2619
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-2619, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.
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§13–2619.
Official statutory text
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) (1) “Gaming device” means a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, raffle, or any other mechanism for playing a game of chance.
(2) “Gaming device” does not include bingo.
(c) “Multiple gaming device permit” means a permit that allows the use of two or more gaming devices.
(d) “Raffle” means a lottery using paper chances in which prizes are won by persons who buy chances in the lottery.
(b) (1) “Gaming device” means a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, raffle, or any other mechanism for playing a game of chance.
(2) “Gaming device” does not include bingo.
(c) “Multiple gaming device permit” means a permit that allows the use of two or more gaming devices.
(d) “Raffle” means a lottery using paper chances in which prizes are won by persons who buy chances in the lottery.
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