Criminal Law 

(b)   "Candidate" has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article.

(c)    (1)   "Credit" means payment by a credit card or promissory note.

(2)   "Credit" includes selling or pledging personal property in exchange for cash or tokens.

(d)    (1)   "Gaming device" means:

(i)   a gaming table, except a billiard table, at which a game of chance is played for money or any other thing or consideration of value; or

(ii)   a game or device at which money or any other thing or consideration of value is bet, wagered, or gambled.

(2)   "Gaming device" includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, and bingo.

(e)   "Gaming event" means:

(1)   a bingo game;

(2)   a carnival;

(3)   a bazaar;

(4)   a raffle;

(5)   a benefit performance; or

(6)   any other event at which a gaming device is operated.

(f)   "Organization" includes:

(1)   a fraternal, religious, civic, patriotic, educational, or charitable organization;

(2)   a volunteer fire company, rescue squad, or auxiliary unit;

(3)   a veterans’ organization or club;

(4)   a bona fide nonprofit organization that is raising money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose; or

(5)   any organization that is authorized to conduct a gaming event under Subtitle 1 or 2 of this title or Title 13 of this article.

(g)   "Political committee" has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article.

(h)   "Token" means a poker chip, bingo chip, or other device commonly used instead of money in the playing of a gaming device.

Prev | Next

________________________________________________________________________

Questions & Answers: Criminal Law

I was wondering of there is a special permit that has to be purchased in order to have an organized motorcycle ride? Is there a certain limit on how many bikes can attend?...

If I am in a left turn only lane, with no other options to go straight or turn right,and I turn left on the green light, it is a violation of not signaling with my turn signal? If ...

Excellent writing. My question is that 'even the seller' in a private financed real estate sales solicitation 'can be considered' to having met the criteria as part of the mortgag...

is it legal to drive a jeep with the front windshield folded down...

My boyfriend took a plea of 8 yrs for discharge of fire arm during a violent crime what program can he get into to reduce his time and does this good time act apply....

Nancy, I was skimming over some of the questions and comments on this site. When I got to your question, I was a little perplexed. Can you please explain the scenario to me again? ...

See also:

Maryland Code > Criminal Law

U.S. Code Provisions: Criminal Law

U.S. Code > Title 18 - Crimes And Criminal Procedure