Maryland Criminal Law Section 13-408

      (a)      A person may not knowingly operate or attempt to operate a gaming event in the county in violation of § 13-403 or § 13-404 of this subtitle.

      (b)      A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.