Md. Code, Criminal Law § 12-104

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(a) A person may not: (1) keep a gaming device, or all or a part of a building, vessel, or place, on land or water within the State for the purpose of gambling; (2) own, rent, or occupy all or a part of a building, vessel, or place and knowingly allow a gaming device to be kept in the building, vessel, or place; (3) lease or rent all or a part of a building, vessel, or place to be used for the purpose of gambling; (4) deal at a gaming device or in a building, vessel, or place for gambling; (5) manage a gaming device or a building, vessel, or place for gambling; or (6) have an interest in a gaming device or the profits of a gaming device. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 6 months and not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcr&section=12-104&enactments=falseFetched: 10/16/2026