Md. Code Regs. 36.08.01.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 36.08.01.02 - Definitions

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.

Md. Code Regs. 36.08.01.02

Regulations .02 adopted effective 43:23 Md. R. 1281, eff. 1/1/2017