Section 16-902 - Wagers on elections.
§ 16-902. Wagers on elections.
(a) In general.- A person may not make a bet or wager on the outcome of an election held under this article.
(b) Penalties.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500 to be paid to the State.
(c) Disposition of money.- Any deposit of money as a bet or a wager on the outcome of an election shall be forfeited and paid to the governing body of the county where the money is deposited.
[An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 16-902; 2002, ch. 291, §§ 2, 4; 2003, ch. 21, § 1.]