2021 Maryland Statutes
Criminal Law
Title 12 - Gaming -- Statewide Provisions
Subtitle 2 - Lotteries
Section 12-203 - Sales and Draw of Lottery Devices

Universal Citation:
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. § 12-203 (2021)
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    (a)    A person may not:

        (1)    hold a lottery in this State; or

        (2)    sell a lottery device in the State for a lottery drawn in this State or elsewhere.

    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than 3 months and not exceeding 12 months or a fine of not less than $200 and not exceeding $1,000 or both for each violation.

    (c)    In addition to the penalty provided under subsection (b) of this section, a person who gives money or any other thing to purchase or obtain a lottery device, for each lottery device purchased or obtained, may recover $50 from:

        (1)    the person to whom the money or other thing was given; or

        (2)    any person who aided or abetted that person.

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