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Can you summarize MDCM Crim. Law, Title 12?
Criminal Law
Short Summary
The provided legal document content covers various aspects of gaming, credit, and lotteries in the state of Maryland. It defines terms related to gaming and credit, prohibits certain activities related to betting, wagering, or gambling, and governs the conduct of raffles. The document also regulates the ownership, operation, and regulation of slot machines in Maryland. It applies to individuals, organizations, political committees, candidates for public office, and depository institutions. The document provides exemptions for certain authorized gaming events, pari-mutuel betting, bingo, carnivals, raffles, bazaars, and authorized slot machines. Violations of the prohibition on certain activities related to betting, wagering, or gambling can result in imprisonment, fines, or both. Violations of other provisions can also result in imprisonment, fines, or both. Violation of the prohibition of certain activities related to lotteries is considered a misdemeanor and can result in imprisonment, fines ranging from $200 to $1,000, or both. The ownership and operation of slot machines are also regulated, but specific penalties for noncompliance or violation of its provisions are not mentioned.
Whom does it apply to?
The document applies to individuals, organizations, political committees, candidates for public office, and depository institutions. It also applies to eligible organizations that own and operate slot machines.
What does it govern?
The legal document governs activities related to gaming, credit, and lotteries in the state of Maryland. It provides definitions for terms related to gaming and credit, prohibits certain activities related to betting, wagering, or gambling, and governs the conduct of raffles. It also regulates the ownership, operation, and regulation of slot machines in Maryland.
What are exemptions?
The document provides exemptions for certain authorized gaming events, pari-mutuel betting, bingo, carnivals, raffles, bazaars, and authorized slot machines. However, no specific exemptions are mentioned for the prohibition of certain activities related to lotteries or the ownership and operation of slot machines.
What are the Penalties?
Violations of the prohibition on certain activities related to betting, wagering, or gambling can result in imprisonment, fines, or both. Violations of other provisions can also result in imprisonment, fines, or both. For the prohibition of certain activities related to lotteries, violation of this section is considered a misdemeanor and can result in imprisonment, fines ranging from $200 to $1,000, or both. Violations related to the ownership and operation of slot machines do not specify specific penalties.
Jurisdiction
Maryland