1. (a) In this section, “premises” means an improved or unimproved parcel or tract of land that is owned by:

   1. (1) a person; or
   2. (2) persons associated in a joint or common venture.

2. (b)

   1. (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. (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:

      1. (i) registered in a manner appropriate to the office of county executive or county commissioners; and
      2. (ii) sealed against use, stored, and kept under the supervision and control of the county commissioners or county executive.

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.

Formerly Art. 27, § 264B.