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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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CRIMINAL LAW |
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TITLE 13. GAMING -- LOCAL PROVISIONS |
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SUBTITLE 26. WORCESTER COUNTY |
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PART III. GAMING |
§ 13-2619. Definitions
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(a) In general. -- In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 251B(a)(1)(i).
(b) Gaming device. --
(1) "Gaming device" means a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, raffle, or any other mechanism for playing a game of chance.
(2) "Gaming device" does not include bingo.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
Paragraph (1) of this subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the introductory language of former Art. 27, § 251B(a)(2), as it described gaming devices. Paragraph (1) is revised as a definition to provide an express definition of "gaming device".
** REVISOR'S NOTE
Paragraph (2) of this subsection is new language added to clarify that bingo is not a "gaming device" regulated under this part. As to the provisions of law governing bingo in Worcester County, see Part II of this subtitle.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
In paragraph (1) of this subsection, the phrase "any other mechanism for playing a game of chance" is substituted for the former phrase "by any other gaming device" for clarity.
(c) Multiple gaming device permit. -- "Multiple gaming device permit" means a permit that allows the use of two or more gaming devices.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 251B(a)(1)(ii).
** REVISOR'S NOTE
The reference to allowing "the use of" two or more gaming devices is added for clarity and accuracy.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
The reference to "gaming devices" is substituted for the former reference to "devices specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection" for brevity.
(d) Raffle. -- "Raffle" means a lottery using paper chances in which prizes are won by persons who buy chances in the lottery.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection formerly was Art. 27, § 251B(a)(1)(iii).
** REVISOR'S NOTE
No changes are made.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
The Criminal Law Article Review Committee notes, for the consideration of the General Assembly, that the reference to "paper" chances may be overly specific.
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