Maryland § 9-117
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-117, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-117.
(a) (1) A licensed agent shall receive regular commissions of 5.75% of the licensed agent’s gross receipts from ticket sales.
(2) A licensed agent may further receive a cashing fee not to exceed 2% of valid prizes paid for services rendered in cashing winning tickets.
(b) (1) The Commission may authorize the payment of special bonuses to licensed agents and their employees.
(2) The total of the bonuses may not exceed one–half of 1% of the gross receipts from ticket sales for the year for which the bonuses are awarded.
(3) Lottery sales agents may not offer patrons inducements of alcoholic beverages to purchase or redeem lottery tickets.
(c) Unless otherwise expressly provided by a lease for premises on which lottery tickets are sold, whenever lottery tickets are sold by a licensed agent on premises subject to rent that is wholly or partially based on a percentage of gross sales or receipts, the tenant responsible for payment of the rent may calculate that portion of the rent arising from the sale of lottery tickets solely on the basis of:
(1) the commission received by the licensed agent on the sale of those tickets; and
(2) in the case of instant lottery tickets, the difference between the price paid by the licensed agent in purchasing the tickets from the Agency and the price for which they were sold by the agent.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-117
What does Maryland Code § 9-117 cover?
Section 9-117 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 § 9-117?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 9-117" (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 § 9-117 apply to my situation?
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