Md. Code Regs. 36.03.10.48 : MARYLAND STATE LOTTERY AND GAMING CONTROL AGENCY — GAMING PROVISIONS — Video Lottery Facility Minimum Internal Control Standards — Possession of a Weapon in a Facility

A. Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, an individual may not possess in a facility:
(1) A firearm as defined in Public Safety Article, § 5-101, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(2) An electronic control device as defined in Criminal Law Article, § 4-109, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(3) A dangerous weapon as defined in Criminal Law Article, § 4-101, Annotated Code of Maryland; or
(4) Any other device or object designed to be used to inflict pain or cause injury.
B. The prohibition in §A of this regulation:
(1) Applies to all employees and contractors of the facility operator including security department employees; and
(2) Does not apply to:
(a) An on-duty officer or agent of a local, State or federal law enforcement agency having proper jurisdiction over the facility when the officer or agent is acting in an official capacity;
(b) An individual who is employed by an armored car company or other entity that is under contract with the facility to transport cash or a cash equivalent; or
(c) An individual authorized by the Commission to possess a weapon or device identified in §A of this regulation.
C. An individual requesting Commission authorization to possess a weapon identified in §A of this regulation in a facility shall submit to the Commission in writing a request documenting:
(1) A compelling need to possess a weapon in the facility;
(2) That the individual is lawfully in possession of the weapon under applicable federal and State law; and
(3) That the individual has received training in the possession and use of the weapon.

Md. Code Regs. 36.03.10.48

Regulations .48 adopted as an emergency provision effective 40:6 Md. R. 470, eff.3/1/2013 ; emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Regulations .48 adopted effective adopted effective 40:16 Md. R. 1347, eff.8/19/2013