2013 Maryland Code
BUSINESS REGULATION
§ 10-502 - Games of chance [Amendment subject to abrogation]

§10-502. IN EFFECT

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a refiner or other supplier of motor fuel to a retail service station may not engage in, sponsor, promote, advertise, or otherwise perform or participate in a game of chance to be marketed or offered to the public at a retail service station in the State.

(b) (1) A supplier of motor fuel authorized under this title to supply retail service stations may, at such stations, sponsor, promote, advertise, or otherwise perform or participate in a game of chance if the retail service station dealer agrees to participate in the game of chance.

(2) A supplier of motor fuel authorized under this section to conduct a game of chance may not require a retail service station dealer to participate in the game of chance.

10-502. // EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 PER CHAPTER 720 OF 2010 //

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a refiner or other supplier of motor fuel to a retail service station may not engage in, sponsor, promote, advertise, or otherwise perform or participate in a game of chance to be marketed or offered to the public at a retail service station in the State.

(b) (1) A supplier of motor fuel authorized under this title to operate retail service stations may, at such stations, participate in a game of chance promoted or sponsored by entities other than a refiner or supplier of motor fuel.

(2) A supplier of motor fuel authorized under this section to conduct a game of chance may not require a retail service station dealer to pay for any costs related to the game of chance.

§ 10-502 - Games of chance (Abrogation of amendment effective September 30, 2013.)

(a) General prohibition for refiners and other suppliers. -- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a refiner or other supplier of motor fuel to a retail service station may not engage in, sponsor, promote, advertise, or otherwise perform or participate in a game of chance to be marketed or offered to the public at a retail service station in the State.

(b) Exception; payment of costs. --

(1) A supplier of motor fuel authorized under this title to operate retail service stations may, at such stations, participate in a game of chance promoted or sponsored by entities other than a refiner or supplier of motor fuel.

(2) A supplier of motor fuel authorized under this section to conduct a game of chance may not require a retail service station dealer to pay for any costs related to the game of chance.