Maryland § 8-613
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-613, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-613.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Service” includes the use of telephone or telegraph facilities, gas, electricity, or a musical instrument, phonograph, or other property.
(3) “Vending machine” includes a slot machine, pay telephone, or other receptacle designed to receive United States currency in connection with the sale or use of property or of a service.
(b) A person may not:
(1) operate, cause to be operated, or attempt to operate or cause to be operated a vending machine by a means not lawfully authorized by the owner, lessee, or licensee of the vending machine, including by means of a slug or by counterfeit, mutilated, sweated, or foreign currency;
(2) take, obtain, or receive from or in connection with a vending machine any property or service, without depositing into the vending machine United States currency in the amount required by the owner, lessee, or licensee of the vending machine; or
(3) manufacture for sale, sell, or give away a slug or device that is intended to be deposited in a vending machine if the person:
(i) intends to defraud the owner, lessee, licensee, or other person entitled to the contents of the vending machine; or
(ii) knows that the slug or device is intended for unlawful use.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-613
What does Maryland Code § 8-613 cover?
Section 8-613 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 8-613?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 8-613" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 8-613 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maryland can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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