Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 19-802
Legislative findings
Effective Nov 25, 2008Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982. Amended by Acts 2007, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 4, § 1, eff. Nov. 25, 2008.State of Maryland
- (1) Problem gambling is a serious social problem;
- (2) There is evidence that the availability of gambling increases the risk of becoming a problem gambler; and
- (3) This State, with its extensive legalized gambling, has an obligation to provide a program of treatment for problem gamblers.
The General Assembly finds that:
Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982. Amended by Acts 2007, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 4, § 1, eff. Nov. 25, 2008.
Formerly Art. 43, § 1K.