§ 12-306
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§12–306.
(a)In this section, “premises” means an improved or unimproved parcel or tract of land that is owned by:
(1)a person; or
(2)persons associated in a joint or common venture.
(1)Except as provided in paragraph
(2)of this subsection, in a county or municipal corporation where, before July 1, 1963, county or municipal officials licensed slot machines for operation, a person may not, as an owner, lessor, lessee, licensor, licensee, or in any other capacity, keep or operate a slot machine for any purpose in any place of business or building or on any premises.
(2)Before disposing of a slot machine, the county commissioners or county executive of a county where a slot machine is located may require the slot machine to be:
(i)registered in a manner appropriate to the office of county executive or county commissioners; and
(ii)sealed against use, stored, and kept under the supervision and control of the county commissioners or county executive.