Md. Code, Election Law § 16-902

Md. Code, Election Law § 16-902
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(a) A person may not make a bet or wager on the outcome of an election held under this article. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500 to be paid to the State. (c) Any deposit of money as a bet or a wager on the outcome of an election shall be forfeited and paid to the governing body of the county where the money is deposited.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gel&section=16-902&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026