(a) (1) The prohibition in subsection (b) of this section applies notwithstanding a license or permit granted through or by a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of this State.
(2) This section does not apply to:
(i) pari-mutuel betting conducted under the Maryland Horse Racing Act;
(ii) bingo, carnivals, raffles, bazaars, or similar games of entertainment; or
(iii) mechanical or electrical devices, commonly known as slot machines, that are authorized in the State and that require the insertion of a coin or token.
(b) A person may not conduct or operate with pari-mutuel betting, or with any similar form of betting, wagering, or gambling:
(1) the game, contest, or event commonly known as “jai alai”; or
(2) any other game, contest, or event.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $200 and not exceeding $1,000 for each violation.