Maryland Code, CRIMINAL LAW 13-1912
Terms Used In Maryland Code, CRIMINAL LAW 13-1912
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(1) “casino night” means a benefit performance at which:
(i) a card game, wheel of chance, or roulette is played; and
(ii) money winnings or tokens redeemable in money are awarded as prizes; but
(2) “casino night” does not include a benefit performance at which the only form of gaming is a wheel of fortune, big wheel, or other wheel of chance.
(b) (1) This subtitle and Subtitle 2 of this title do not authorize casino nights in the county.
(2) A person may not conduct a casino night in the county.
(c) A person who violates this section or a county ordinance enacted under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.