Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 36. Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency |
Subtitle 08. SKILLS-BASED AMUSEMENT DEVICES |
Chapter 36.08.01. General |
Sec. 36.08.01.02. Definitions
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A. In this subtitle, the following terms have the meaning indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) Merchandiser device means a skills-based amusement device by which a player controls a mechanical or electromechanical claw or other device to retrieve merchandise or prizes.
(2) Minimal value means having a wholesale value of not more than $30.
(3) Reasonable player means a first-time player of average levels of intelligence, physical and mental skills, reaction time, and dexterity.
(4) Redemption device means a skills-based amusement device that issues only tickets, tokens or other objects that represent or that can be converted into merchandise or prizes.
(5) Skill means:
(a) A learned ability of doing a thing competently;
(b) A particular ability, strategy, or tactic;
(c) A coordinated set of actions, including, but not limited to, eye-hand coordination;
(d) Dexterity, fluency, or coordination in the executing of learned physical or mental tasks or combination thereof;
(e) Technical proficiency or expertise;
(f) Development or implementation of a strategy or tactics in order to achieve a goal; or
(g) Knowledge of the means or methods of accomplishing a task.
(6) Skills-based amusement device means a machine, apparatus, or device that:
(a) Operates or can be made to operate by inserting, depositing, or placing with another person money, a token, or another object; and
(b) Through the use of skill awards the user:
(i) Merchandise or prizes;
(ii) A ticket, token, or other object that represents or that can be converted into merchandise or prizes; or
(iii) The right to receive an item specified in §B(6)(b)(i) or (ii) of this regulation.