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levied as other county charges; provided, that when two or more
elections are held on the same day, the sheriff shall not be allowed
more than twelve dollars for such elections.

Betting on Elections.

F. G L., (1860,) art. 35. sec 46 1838, ch 392, sec. 1.

85. No person shall make any bet or wager on the result of
any election to take place in this State.
Wroth v. Johnson, 4 H. & McH. 284.

Ibid, sec 47. 1838, ch 392, secs. 1-3.

86. Any person offending against the preceding section shall
be liable to indictment in the circuit courts, if the offence be com-
mitted in any county, or in the criminal court of Baltimore if the
offence be committed in Baltimore; and, on conviction, shall be
fined not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars, to be.
paid to the State for the use of the school fund.

Ibid. sec. 48. 1838, ch. 392, sec. 3.

87. Every deposit of money in any part of the State, as a
wager or bet upon elections in this State or elsewhere, shall be
forfeited and paid over to the county commissioners of the county
where deposited, for the use of the county; and, if deposited in
the city of Baltimore, to the mayor and city council.

Doyle v. Comm'rs of Baltimore County. 12 G. & J. 484.

Sale of Liquors on Election Days Prohibited.

1865, ch 191.

88. It shall not be lawful for the keeper of any hotel, tavern,
store, drinking establishment, or any other place where liquors are
sold, or for any person or persons, directly or indirectly, to sell,
barter, or give or dispose of any spirituous or fermented liquors,
aie or beer, or intoxicating drinks of any land, on the day of any
election hereafter to be held in the several counties of the State.

Ibid.

89. Any person violating the provisions of the preceding sec-
tion shall be liable to indictment by the grand jury of the county
where the offence is committed, and shall, upon conviction before