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§ 12-206. Publication of accounts of lotteries and lottery prizes

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 12. Gaming--Statewide Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Lotteries
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 12-206
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 363
§ 12-206. Publication of accounts of lotteries and lottery prizes
Currentness
Scope of section
(a) This section does not apply to a lottery conducted by a government.
Prohibited
(b) A person may not print, write, or publish an account of a lottery that describes:
(1) when or where the lottery is to be drawn;
(2) any prize available in the lottery;
(3) the price of a lottery ticket or share of a lottery ticket; or
(4) where a lottery ticket may be obtained.
Penalty
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 363.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 12-206, MD CRIM LAW § 12-206
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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