§ 13-1912. Casino night


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  •    (a) "Casino night". -- In this section:

       (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) Prohibited. --

       (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) Penalty. -- 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.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 258B(c); 2002, ch. 26, § 2.