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§ 9-1E-03. Sports wagering

West's Annotated Code of MarylandState GovernmentEffective: May 18, 2021

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
State Government (Refs & Annos)
Title 9. Miscellaneous Executive Agencies (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1e. Sports Wagering (Refs & Annos)
Effective: May 18, 2021
MD Code, State Government, § 9-1E-03
§ 9-1E-03. Sports wagering
Currentness
Application of other laws; technology
(a)(1) Unless the context requires otherwise, the requirements under §§ 9-1A-04, 9-1A-06, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-12, 9-1A-14, 9-1A-18, 9-1A-19, 9-1A-20, and 9-1A-25 of this title apply to the authority, duties, and responsibilities of the Commission, a sports wagering licensee, and an employee or a contractor of a sports wagering licensee under this subtitle.
(2) The Commission shall consider the use of technology, remote surveillance, and other similar measures to carry out its duties under this subsection and § 9-1E-04 of this subtitle.
Authorization
(b) This subtitle authorizes a sports wagering licensee to conduct and operate sports wagering in the State as provided in this subtitle.
Duties and prohibitions
(c) A sports wagering licensee:
(1) shall:
(i) comply with all State and federal data security laws; and
(ii) maintain all sports wagering data securely for at least 5 years; and
(2) may not:
(i) share any personally identifiable information with any third parties without permission, except as needed to operate sports wagering and administer the licensee's obligations under this subtitle;
(ii) target advertising to individuals who are prohibited from participating in sports wagering and other at-risk individuals; or
(iii) engage in any false or deceptive advertising.
Zoning
(d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a sports wagering facility is subject to local zoning laws.
(2) The use of a facility for sports wagering is not required to be submitted to or approved by any county or municipal zoning board, authority, or unit if the facility is properly zoned and operating as of the effective date of this Act for the following activities:
(i) operation of a video lottery facility;
(ii) pari-mutuel betting on horse racing; or
(iii) operation of electronic bingo or electronic tip jar machines.

Credits

Added by Acts 2021, c. 356, § 2, eff. May 18, 2021.
MD Code, State Government, § 9-1E-03, MD STATE GOVT § 9-1E-03
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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