Md. Code, State Government § 9-1B-01
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§9–1B–01.
Official statutory text
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Commission” means the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission.
(c) (1) “Family entertainment center” means a location with a street address:
(i) where a person or legal entity offers licensed amusement, merchandise, redemption, or skills–based devices for operation or play to individuals of all ages; and
(ii) that pays:
1. State and local property tax;
2. sales and use tax; and
3. admissions and amusement tax.
(2) “Family entertainment center” does not include:
(i) a location without a street address;
(ii) the common area of a commercial building or facility; or
(iii) a location that is operated primarily as a movie theater, bowling alley, skating rink, or any other similar establishment that displays or operates amusement devices only during the hours that the establishment makes its primary service or activity available to the public.
(b) “Commission” means the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission.
(c) (1) “Family entertainment center” means a location with a street address:
(i) where a person or legal entity offers licensed amusement, merchandise, redemption, or skills–based devices for operation or play to individuals of all ages; and
(ii) that pays:
1. State and local property tax;
2. sales and use tax; and
3. admissions and amusement tax.
(2) “Family entertainment center” does not include:
(i) a location without a street address;
(ii) the common area of a commercial building or facility; or
(iii) a location that is operated primarily as a movie theater, bowling alley, skating rink, or any other similar establishment that displays or operates amusement devices only during the hours that the establishment makes its primary service or activity available to the public.
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