Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article

Md. Code, Crim. Law § 12-302: (a) Except as allowed under §§ 12-304 through 12-306 of this subtitle, a person may not locate, possess, keep, or operate a slot machine in the State as an owner, lessor, lessee, licensor, licensee, or in any other capacity

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person may not locate, possess, keep, or operate a slot machine in the State except as specifically allowed. Violation is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment or a $1,000 fine.

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