Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 12-303: (a) In this section, “antique slot machine” means a slot machine that was manufactured at least 25 years before the date on which the machine is seized
What this law says, in plain English
An antique slot machine (manufactured 25+ years ago) is not illegal if not operated for gambling. Seized antique machines cannot be destroyed pending final court determination and must be returned if the defense applies.
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