Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 8 - Problem Gamblers
Section 19-802 - Findings

The General Assembly finds that:
        (1)    Problem gambling is a serious social problem;
        (2)    There is evidence that the availability of gambling increases the risk of becoming a problem gambler; and
        (3)    This State, with its extensive legalized gambling, has an obligation to provide a program of treatment for problem gamblers.