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MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Charles County|Section 13-1109 - Bingo

    (a)    A fundraising organization or educational organization may conduct bingo either for the benefit of charity in the county or to further the purposes of the organization.    (b)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a fundraising organization or educational organization may award money or merchandise as a prize in a bingo game.    (c)    (1)    A fundraising organization or educational organization may not award a money prize exceeding $5,000 to any player in a bingo game.        (2)    A fundraising organization or educational organization may not award more than $10,000 in total money prizes in a single day.    (d)    A fundraising organization or educational organization may not conduct bingo at one location for more than 4 hours per day for:        (1)    4 days in a 7-day period; or        (2)    3 consecutive days.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1110 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Charles County|Section 13-1110 - Management of Bingo and Gaming Events

    A fundraising organization or educational organization may only allow its representatives to manage or operate bingo or gaming devices at its bingo or gaming event.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Charles County|Section 13-1111 - Use of Proceeds

    Proceeds of bingo or a gaming event may not:         (1)    benefit a person other than the fundraising organization or educational organization that conducts the bingo or gaming event; or        (2)    be shared with a person other than the fundraising organization or educational organization, except to further the purposes of the fundraising organization or educational organization.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1112 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Charles County|Section 13-1112 - Donation to Fair Board Allowed

    Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, a fundraising organization or educational organization may donate part of the proceeds of bingo or a gaming event at the Charles County Fair to the Charles County Fair Board.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1113 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Charles County|Section 13-1113 - Penalty

    A person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1114 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Charles County|Section 13-1114 - Disqualification After Violation

    In addition to any other penalty, a person who violates this subtitle is ineligible to obtain a gaming permit for 3 years after the date of the violation.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1115 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Charles County|Section 13-1115 - Effect of Other Law

    This subtitle does not restrict the authority of the county commissioners to adopt regulations on amusements and entertainments under Chapter 4 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Charles County or other State law.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 12 - Dorchester County|Section 13-1201 - "Gaming Event" Defined

    In this subtitle, “gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 12 - Dorchester County|Section 13-1202 - Scope and Application of Subtitle

    (a)    This subtitle applies only in Dorchester County.    (b)    Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Dorchester County.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 12 - Dorchester County|Section 13-1203 - Bingo

    (a)    A person must have a license for each day that the person conducts bingo unless the bingo is conducted in a licensed gaming event.    (b)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle or Subtitle 2 of this title, in addition to bingo conducted in connection with a gaming event under Subtitle 2 of this title, the clerk of the circuit court of the county may issue a license to conduct bingo.    (c)    To qualify for a license to conduct bingo, an applicant shall be a:        (1)    bona fide religious group that has conducted religious services at a fixed location in the county for at least 3 years before applying for a license;        (2)    tax-supported volunteer fire company or an auxiliary unit whose members are directly associated with the fire company;        (3)    nationally chartered veterans’ organization or an auxiliary unit whose members are directly associated with the organization; or        (4)    nonprofit organization that:            (i)    intends to raise money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose that is described in the application for a license; and            (ii)    has operated in the county for at least 3 years before applying for a license.    (d)    An application for a license to conduct bingo shall contain a certification, by a principal officer of the applicant, stating:        (1)    the time and place of the activities for which the license is sought;        (2)    that the bingo will be conducted and managed solely and personally by the regular members of the applicant without the assistance of gaming professionals; and        (3)    that no compensation or reward will be paid to any person for conducting or assisting in the conducting of the bingo.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 12 - Dorchester County|Section 13-1204 - Age Limitation

    An individual under the age of 16 years may not be allowed to play, conduct, or operate bingo.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 12 - Dorchester County|Section 13-1205 - Coin or Slot Machines

    This subtitle does not authorize the use of a slot machine or coin machine for gambling purposes.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 12 - Dorchester County|Section 13-1206 - Enforcement

    The bailiffs, municipal police officers, prosecuting officials, and other peace officers of the county shall enforce this subtitle.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 12 - Dorchester County|Section 13-1207 - License Fees

    (a)    The clerk of the circuit court of the county shall collect $5 for a license for a raffle or carnival.    (b)    The clerk of the circuit court shall collect $25 from an applicant for an annual bingo license to conduct bingo and $1 for issuance of the license.    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a 1-day bingo license is required for each day a bingo game is conducted.        (2)    The clerk of the circuit court of the county shall collect $1 for a 1-day bingo license.        (3)    A 1-day bingo license is not required for bingo conducted at a licensed carnival or under an annual bingo license.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 13 - Frederick County|Section 13-1301 - "Gaming" Defined

    In this subtitle, “gaming event” includes:        (1)    a bazaar;        (2)    a carnival;        (3)    a raffle;        (4)    a tip jar; and        (5)    a punchboard.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 13 - Frederick County|Section 13-1302 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle applies only in Frederick County.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 13 - Frederick County|Section 13-1303 - Application of Subtitle 2

    (a)    Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Frederick County.    (b)    A gaming event under Subtitle 2 of this title is subject to the requirements of this subtitle.    (c)    In addition to the qualified organizations listed in Subtitle 2 of this title, the following organizations and their auxiliaries may conduct activities governed by that subtitle:        (1)    a volunteer fire company;        (2)    a volunteer rescue company; and        (3)    a volunteer ambulance company.    (d)    Subtitle 2 of this title also regulates any gaming device, including a:        (1)    chance book;        (2)    tip jar;        (3)    paddle wheel; and        (4)    wheel of fortune.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 13 - Frederick County|Section 13-1304 - Gaming Events

    (a)    Before an organization listed in subsection (b) of this section may conduct a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county agency that the county commissioners designate.    (b)    An organization may conduct a gaming event for its own benefit if the organization is:        (1)    a bona fide:            (i)    religious organization;            (ii)    fraternal organization;            (iii)    civic organization;            (iv)    war veterans’ organization;            (v)    hospital;            (vi)    amateur athletic organization;            (vii)    patriotic organization;            (viii)    educational organization; or            (ix)    charitable organization;        (2)    a Frederick County volunteer:            (i)    fire company;            (ii)    rescue company; or            (iii)    ambulance company; or        (3)    an auxiliary for a Frederick County volunteer:            (i)    fire company;            (ii)    rescue company; or            (iii)    ambulance company.    (c)    (1)    Before the county agency may issue a gaming permit, the county agency shall determine whether the organization applying for the gaming permit meets the requirements of this section.        (2)    An application and the action that the county agency takes on the application are public records.    (d)    (1)    (i)    A gaming permit is valid for 1 year after the date that it is issued.            (ii)    A gaming permit may not be transferred.        (2)    The county commissioners may charge a permit fee.    (e)    (1)    Only members of an organization that holds a gaming permit may conduct the gaming event.        (2)    Except as allowed under § 13–1305 of this subtitle, an individual may not benefit financially from a gaming event.        (3)    A gaming permit authorizes a gaming event to be conducted on a Sunday during the hours of sale for the alcoholic beverages sold at the establishment where the gaming event is conducted.    (f)    (1)    The holder of a gaming permit may award:            (i)    prizes to individuals at a gaming event; and            (ii)    only one major prize at each gaming event.        (2)    During each calendar year, the holder of a gaming event, including a raffle for which the prize drawings are held on a single day, may not hold or receive the proceeds from more than four gaming events in which the major prize has a value of more than $5,000.        (3)    During each calendar year, the holder of a gaming event may hold one raffle in which prize drawings are held on more than a single day if the major prize has a value of $5,000 or less.        (4)    The county commissioners may regulate the number of permits to conduct a raffle that an organization may receive in 1 calendar year.    (g)    The county commissioners may adopt regulations to carry out this section and §§ 13–1305 and 13–1307 of this subtitle.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 13 - Frederick County|Section 13-1305 - Tip Jars and Punchboards

    (a)    (1)    To operate a tip jar or punchboard in the county, an establishment or proprietor must be licensed to serve food and alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises.        (2)    The operator of a tip jar shall display conspicuously a gaming permit issued to the beneficiary of the tip jar under § 13–1304 of this subtitle.        (3)    The operator of a punchboard shall display within the establishment a gaming permit issued to the beneficiary of the punchboard under § 13–1304 of this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    A person may operate a tip jar or punchboard in the county only for the benefit of one of the following organizations located in the county:            (i)    a bona fide:                1.    religious organization;                2.    fraternal organization;                3.    civic organization;                4.    war veterans’ organization;                5.    hospital;                6.    amateur athletic organization;                7.    patriotic organization;                8.    charitable organization; or                9.    educational organization;            (ii)    a Frederick County volunteer:                1.    fire company;                2.    rescue company; or                3.    ambulance company; or            (iii)    an auxiliary of a Frederick County volunteer:                1.    fire company;                2.    rescue company; or                3.    ambulance company.        (2)    The beneficiary of a tip jar may not hold more than three permits to operate tip jars or punchboards outside of the beneficiary’s premises.    (c)    (1)    The beneficiary of a tip jar or punchboard must receive at least 70% of the gross proceeds of the tip jar or punchboard after paying winning players and reimbursing the operator for operating expenses.        (2)    For each tip jar or punchboard operated, the operator shall submit to the county agency that issued the gaming permit monthly reports detailing:            (i)    gross proceeds;            (ii)    prizes;            (iii)    expenses; and            (iv)    the amount paid to the beneficiary.    (d)    The tip jar or punchboard shall be purchased from a distributor that:        (1)    has an office in the State;        (2)    is licensed by the county agency that issues gaming event permits; and        (3)    keeps the records that Frederick County requires.    (e)    A person who keeps records about tip jars or punchboards shall make those records available for inspection and copying by a law enforcement unit or by the county agency that issues the gaming event permit.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 13 - Frederick County|Section 13-1306 - Bingo -- Generally

    (a)    A person authorized to conduct bingo under this subtitle shall obtain a bingo permit from the county agency that issues a bingo permit.    (b)    Any of the following organizations, if a legal resident of the county, may conduct bingo to benefit charity in the county or to further the purposes of one of the following organizations:        (1)    a bona fide:            (i)    religious organization;            (ii)    fraternal organization;            (iii)    patriotic organization;            (iv)    educational organization;            (v)    civic organization;            (vi)    war veterans’ organization;            (vii)    hospital;            (viii)    amateur athletic organization; or            (ix)    charitable organization;        (2)    a volunteer:            (i)    fire company;            (ii)    rescue company; or            (iii)    ambulance company; or        (3)    an auxiliary for a volunteer:            (i)    fire company;            (ii)    rescue company; or            (iii)    ambulance company.    (c)    (1)    A person who is not a legal resident of Frederick County may not conduct bingo.        (2)    Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, each year the Frederick County Agricultural Association may sell or lease a right or concession to any person to conduct bingo at the Frederick County Fair.    (d)    (1)    To qualify for a bingo permit, a person shall meet the requirements set by Frederick County.        (2)    The county may require an applicant for a bingo permit to pay a permit fee set by the county.    (e)    A person who conducts bingo may not offer or award:        (1)    a prize or award with a fair market value exceeding $5,000; or        (2)    a money prize exceeding $5,000.    (f)    Frederick County may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 13 - Frederick County|Section 13-1307 - Prohibited Acts; Penalty

    (a)    A person may not knowingly violate § 13-1304 or § 13-1305 of this subtitle.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Garrett County|Section 13-1401 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “County Commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County.    (c)    “Gaming event” includes a bazaar, carnival, raffle, tip jar, punchboard, and any other event at which a gaming device is operated.    (d)    (1)    “Gaming device” means:            (i)    except for a billiard table, a gaming table at which a game of chance is played for money or any other thing or consideration of value; or            (ii)    a game or device at which money or any other thing or consideration of value is bet, wagered, or gambled.        (2)    “Gaming device” includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, and chance book.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Garrett County|Section 13-1402 - Applicability

    (a)    This subtitle applies only in Garrett County.    (b)    Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Garrett County.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Garrett County|Section 13-1403 - Gaming Events

    (a)    Before an organization listed in subsection (b) of this section may conduct a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county agency that the County Commissioners designate.    (b)    An organization may conduct a gaming event for its own benefit if the organization is:        (1)    a bona fide:            (i)    religious organization;            (ii)    fraternal organization;            (iii)    civic organization;            (iv)    war veterans’ organization;            (v)    hospital;            (vi)    amateur athletic organization;            (vii)    patriotic organization;            (viii)    educational organization; or            (ix)    charitable organization;        (2)    a county volunteer fire department or rescue squad; or        (3)    an auxiliary for a county volunteer fire department or rescue squad.    (c)    (1)    Before the county agency may issue a gaming permit, the county agency shall determine whether the organization applying for the gaming permit meets the requirements of this section.        (2)    An application and the action that the county agency takes on the application are public records.    (d)    (1)    (i)    A gaming permit is valid for 1 year after the date that it is issued.            (ii)    A gaming permit may not be transferred.        (2)    The County Commissioners may charge a permit fee.    (e)    (1)    Only members of an organization that holds a gaming permit may conduct a gaming event.        (2)    Except as allowed under § 13-1405 of this subtitle, an individual may not benefit financially from a gaming event.        (3)    A gaming permit may not authorize a gaming event to be conducted on a Sunday before 1 p.m.    (f)    The holder of a gaming permit may award:        (1)    prizes to individuals at a gaming event; and        (2)    only one major prize at each gaming event.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Garrett County|Section 13-1405 - Bingo

    (a)    A person authorized to conduct bingo under subsection (b) of this section shall obtain a bingo permit from the county agency designated by the County Commissioners to issue a bingo permit.    (b)    An organization may conduct bingo for its own benefit or to benefit charity in the county if the organization is a legal resident of the county and is:        (1)    a bona fide:            (i)    religious organization;            (ii)    fraternal organization;            (iii)    civic organization;            (iv)    war veterans’ organization;            (v)    hospital;            (vi)    amateur athletic organization;            (vii)    patriotic organization;            (viii)    educational organization; or            (ix)    charitable organization;        (2)    a county volunteer fire department or rescue squad; or        (3)    an auxiliary for a county volunteer fire department or rescue squad.    (c)    A person who is not a legal resident of the county may not conduct bingo.    (d)    To qualify for a bingo permit, a person shall meet the requirements set by the county.    (e)    Only members of an organization listed under subsection (b) of this section may conduct and operate bingo games.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 14 - Garrett County|Section 13-1406 - Political Fundraisers -- Paddle Wheels

    The County Commissioners may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle, including age restrictions for participants in any activity involving a gaming event or bingo.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 15 - Harford County|Section 13-1501 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Bingo”:        (1)    includes instant bingo; but        (2)    does not include members-only instant bingo.    (c)    “50/50” means a drawing from a finite number of chances in which the proceeds from the sale of chances are split evenly between the winner and the organization conducting the game.    (d)    “Gaming event” means bingo, members-only instant bingo, a raffle, or a paddle wheel.    (e)    “Members-only instant bingo” means an instant bingo game that is limited to members and guests of an organization listed in § 13-1503(b) of this subtitle.    (f)    “Sheriff” means the Sheriff of Harford County.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 15 - Harford County|Section 13-1502 - Scope of Subtitle

    (a)    This subtitle applies only in Harford County.    (b)    This subtitle does not authorize the use of a slot machine or any type of coin machine for gambling purposes.