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§ 13-1912. Casino night

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 13. Gaming--Local Provisions
Subtitle 19. Prince George's County
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 13-1912
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 258B
§ 13-1912. Casino night
“Casino night” defined
(a) 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.
Prohibited
(b)(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.
Penalty
(c) 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.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 258B.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 13-1912, MD CRIM LAW § 13-1912
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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