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MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-708 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Calvert County|Section 13-708 - Bingo -- Revocation of License

    In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the county commissioners may revoke a bingo license forthwith if:         (1)    the county commissioners determine after an investigation that:            (i)    the license holder made a false statement in the application for the license; or            (ii)    the conduct of licensed bingo at the premises named in the license would:                1.    disturb the peace of the neighborhood;                2.    create a nuisance; or                3.    be detrimental to the morals, health, or welfare of the community; or        (2)    the license holder is convicted of:            (i)    violating §§ 13-705 through 13-707 of this subtitle; or            (ii)    a felony.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-709 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Calvert County|Section 13-709 - Regulations

    (a)    The county commissioners may adopt regulations to govern:        (1)    the conduct or play of bingo;        (2)    the issuance of bingo licenses;        (3)    the setting of fees for bingo licenses; and        (4)    the determination of the election districts and precincts in which bingo may be conducted.    (b)    In adopting regulations, the county commissioners shall ensure uniform application as to:        (1)    the determination of the districts and precincts in which bingo may be conducted; and        (2)    the setting of fees.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Caroline County|Section 13-801 - Application of Subtitle 2

    Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Caroline County.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Carroll County|Section 13-901 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “County commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Carroll County.    (c)    “Gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, raffle, or other game of entertainment.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-902 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Carroll County|Section 13-902 - Scope and Application of Subtitle

    (a)    This subtitle applies only in Carroll County.    (b)    Subject to this subtitle, Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Carroll County.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-903 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Carroll County|Section 13-903 - Gaming Events -- in General

    (a)    Before an organization may conduct a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners.    (b)    To conduct bingo or a gaming event an organization must be a bona fide:        (1)    religious organization;        (2)    fraternal organization;        (3)    civic organization;        (4)    war veterans’ organization;        (5)    hospital;        (6)    amateur athletic organization;        (7)    charitable organization; or        (8)    volunteer fire company.    (c)    (1)    Before the county commissioners issue a permit, they shall determine whether the organization applying for the permit qualifies under this subtitle and the conditions of this subtitle are met.        (2)    An application for a permit and the action taken by the county commissioners on that application are public records.    (d)    (1)    The permit shall state that the gaming event shall be managed and operated only by members of the organization holding the permit.        (2)    A permit is not transferable.    (e)    (1)    A gaming event conducted under this section shall be conducted for the benefit of an organization listed in subsection (b) of this section.        (2)    An individual or group of individuals may not benefit financially, or receive proceeds for personal use or benefit, from a gaming event conducted under this section.        (3)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraphs (ii) and (iv) of this paragraph, an organization conducting a gaming event may award a money prize not exceeding $100 or merchandise not exceeding $100 of value to any individual in any one game.            (ii)    The maximum amount of a prize awarded in a raffle is governed by § 13–904(c) of this subtitle.            (iii)    The maximum amount of a prize awarded in a paddle wheel or wheel of fortune game is governed by § 13–905(a) of this subtitle.            (iv)    The maximum amount of a prize awarded in bingo is governed by § 13–908 of this subtitle.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-904 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Carroll County|Section 13-904 - Raffles

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Multi-drawing raffle” means a raffle for which the drawings are held on more than 1 day.        (3)    “Raffle” means one or more drawings using a single series of chances sold in chance books or similar devices, at which one or more prizes are awarded.        (4)    “Single-drawing raffle” means a raffle for which the drawings are held on a single day.    (b)    At a gaming event, the holder of a raffle may award a prize of money or merchandise using a chance book.    (c)    (1)    A single-drawing raffle may have only one major prize.        (2)    During a year, an organization listed in § 13-903 of this subtitle may hold not more than:            (i)    six single-drawing raffles in which the major prize is worth $2,500 or more; or            (ii)    ten single-drawing raffles in which the major prize is worth less than $2,500.        (3)    An organization listed in § 13-903 of this subtitle may not hold:            (i)    more than 30 weekly drawings in a multi-drawing raffle;            (ii)    more than two multi-drawing raffles during a year; or            (iii)    a multi-drawing raffle in which the major prize is worth more than $1,100.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-905 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Carroll County|Section 13-905 - Prizes -- Paddle Wheels and Other Gaming Devices

    (a)    (1)    Notwithstanding § 13-903 of this subtitle, an organization listed in § 13-903 of this subtitle that operates a paddle wheel or wheel of fortune game at a gaming event may not award a prize to a person in any one game or spin of the wheel of:            (i)    money that exceeds $10; or            (ii)    merchandise with a value that exceeds $250.        (2)    An organization listed in § 13-903 of this subtitle may not hold more than 10 days of paddle-wheel games in a calendar year.    (b)    An organization listed in § 13-903 or § 13-907 of this subtitle may award a prize of money or merchandise using a gaming device other than a card game, dice game, or roulette.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-905.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Carroll County|Section 13-905.1 - Prizes -- Billiard Games

    (a)    A senior center site council may conduct billiards in a senior center 5 days per week, excluding Sunday.    (b)    A senior center site council may not award a prize of money to a winner exceeding $5 in each session.    (c)    (1)    A senior center site council may conduct a billiards tournament with a maximum entry fee of $2 for each participant.        (2)    Prizes of money may be awarded to first, second, and third place winners from the entry fee money collected.        (3)    All money that remains after prizes are awarded shall be distributed to the senior center site council.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-906 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Carroll County|Section 13-906 - Card Games, Dice Games, Roulette, and Casino Nights -- Prohibited; Exceptions

    (a)    Notwithstanding § 13–903 of this subtitle and except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and § 13–906.1 of this subtitle, a person may not conduct a card game, dice game, roulette, or casino event.    (b)    (1)    A senior center site council may conduct a card game in a senior center 5 days per week, excluding Sunday.        (2)    A senior center site council may not:            (i)    award a prize of money exceeding $5 to a winner in each session; and            (ii)    charge a participant more than $1 to play one session.        (3)    All money that remains after prizes are awarded shall be distributed to the senior center site council.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-907 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Carroll County|Section 13-907 - Bingo

    (a)    Before an organization may conduct bingo under this subtitle, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners.    (b)    (1)    In this subsection, “qualified organization” means a bona fide:            (i)    religious organization;            (ii)    fraternal organization;            (iii)    patriotic organization;            (iv)    educational organization;            (v)    charitable organization;            (vi)    volunteer fire company; or            (vii)    senior center site council.        (2)    A qualified organization may conduct bingo in the county to benefit charity or to further the purpose of the qualified organization.    (c)    (1)    A senior center site council may obtain a permit to conduct bingo in a senior center 5 days per week, excluding Sunday.        (2)    A senior center site council may not:            (i)    award a prize of money to a winner exceeding $50 in each session; or            (ii)    charge more than 5 cents for each bingo card.        (3)    All money that remains after prizes are awarded shall be distributed to the senior center site council.    (d)    (1)    An applicant for a permit shall pay the fee that the county commissioners set.        (2)    The county commissioners shall set the permit fee at a level sufficient to cover the costs of issuing the permit.    (e)    (1)    Only the holder of a permit issued under this section may conduct bingo authorized by the permit.        (2)    The holder of a permit issued under this section may not transfer or assign the right to conduct bingo to another person.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-908 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Carroll County|Section 13-908 - Bingo -- Prizes

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and § 13-907(c)(2)(i) of this subtitle, a permit holder may not award a money prize greater than:        (1)    $100 to a player of a regular bingo game; or        (2)    $250 to a player of a special bingo game, such as a build-up or progressive pot game, split-the-pot game, or winner-take-all game.    (b)    A permit holder may award a jackpot not exceeding $1,000 if the jackpot is directly connected with the playing of bingo.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-909 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 9 - Carroll County|Section 13-909 - Prohibited Act; Penalty

    (a)    A person may not knowingly operate or attempt to operate a gaming event in violation 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. §  13-1001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Cecil County|Section 13-1001 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Bingo” includes instant bingo.    (c)    “Gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, raffle, or other game of entertainment.    (d)    “Qualified organization” means:        (1)    a volunteer fire company; or        (2)    a bona fide:            (i)    religious organization;            (ii)    fraternal organization;            (iii)    civic organization;            (iv)    war veterans’ organization; or            (v)    charitable organization.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1002 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Cecil County|Section 13-1002 - Application of Subtitle

    This subtitle applies only in Cecil County.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1003 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Cecil County|Section 13-1003 - Gaming Events and Bingo

    A qualified organization may conduct bingo or a gaming event for the exclusive benefit of any qualified organization if an individual or group of individuals does not:         (1)    benefit financially; or        (2)    receive proceeds of the bingo or gaming event for personal use or benefit.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1004 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Cecil County|Section 13-1004 - Devices for Awarding Prizes at Carnivals, Etc

    A qualified organization may award a prize of money or merchandise at bingo or a gaming event through a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, or bingo.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1005 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Cecil County|Section 13-1005 - Management of Gaming Event or Bingo

    The bingo or gaming event shall be managed personally by members of the qualified organization conducting the event.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Charles County|Section 13-1101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the Charles County Gaming Permit Review Board.    (c)    “County commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Charles County.    (d)    “Fundraising organization” means an incorporated or unincorporated bona fide:        (1)    religious organization;        (2)    fraternal organization;        (3)    civic organization;        (4)    war veterans’ organization;        (5)    charitable organization;        (6)    volunteer fire company;        (7)    rescue squad; or        (8)    ambulance company.    (e)    (1)    “Gaming device” means a mechanism for playing a game of chance.        (2)    “Gaming device” includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, and chance book.        (3)    “Gaming device” does not include bingo, a slot machine, or other gaming device that is otherwise regulated by State law.    (f)    (1)    “Gaming event” means an event involving a game of chance.        (2)    “Gaming event” includes:            (i)    a carnival;            (ii)    a bazaar; and            (iii)    a raffle involving prizes of cash exceeding $1,000 or merchandise with a cash equivalent exceeding $1,000.        (3)    “Gaming event” does not include bingo.    (g)    “Gaming permit” means a permit to operate a gaming device at a gaming event that the county commissioners issue under this subtitle.    (h)    “Person” includes a joint interest held by two or more persons.    (i)    “Representative” means a person who has been a bona fide member of a fundraising organization or educational organization for at least 1 year before the date of a gaming permit application by the fundraising organization or educational organization.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Charles County|Section 13-1102 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle applies to bingo and gaming events in Charles County.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Charles County|Section 13-1103 - Authority of County Commissioners

    The county commissioners may:         (1)    designate the types of gaming devices that may be operated in the county;        (2)    set fees for gaming permits issued under this subtitle;        (3)    set salaries and funding for the board and the board’s clerk, legal counsel, and support staff;        (4)    approve or deny gaming permit applications;        (5)    investigate persons involved in gaming events and examine records of fundraising organizations with respect to gaming events;        (6)    delegate its powers and duties under this subtitle to the board; and        (7)    adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Charles County|Section 13-1104 - Gaming Permit Review Board

    (a)    There is a Charles County Gaming Permit Review Board.    (b)    (1)    The board consists of seven members.        (2)    Of the seven members of the board:            (i)    one shall be a member of the county sheriff’s office;            (ii)    one shall be a member of the Department of State Police;            (iii)    one shall be a member of a fundraising organization in the county;            (iv)    one shall be an individual with background and experience in finance; and            (v)    three shall be members at large.        (3)    Each member at large:            (i)    shall be a member of the general public;            (ii)    may not be a member of a fundraising organization or otherwise be subject to regulation by the board;            (iii)    may not, within 1 year before appointment, have had a financial interest in or have received compensation from a person regulated by the board; and            (iv)    may not, while a member of the board, have a financial interest in or receive compensation from a person regulated by the board.        (4)    Each member of the board shall be a resident of the county.        (5)    The board shall select a chairperson from among its members, to serve the term that the board sets.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the board on October 1, 2002.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (d)    The board may recommend to the county commissioners:        (1)    the types of gaming devices that may be operated in the county;        (2)    approval or denial of a gaming permit; and        (3)    modifications of the county gaming regulations and procedures.    (e)    The board shall:        (1)    review at least quarterly gaming permit applications;        (2)    review gaming regulations and permit procedures;        (3)    keep a list of all approved lessors of gaming devices and premises for gaming events;        (4)    keep a record of the gaming permits that the board has reviewed; and        (5)    undertake the other duties regarding gaming regulation that the county commissioners delegate.    (f)    As the county commissioners consider appropriate, the county commissioners shall provide for the board a clerk, legal counsel, supplies, and funding.    (g)    The county commissioners may pay salaries to the members of the board.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Charles County|Section 13-1105 - Bingo and Gaming Events Generally Prohibited

    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not conduct bingo or a gaming event in the county.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Charles County|Section 13-1106 - Gaming Event -- in General

    (a)    A gaming event may be conducted only by a fundraising organization that has been located in the county for at least 5 years before applying for a gaming permit.    (b)    A fundraising organization shall obtain a gaming permit for each gaming event that the fundraising organization conducts.    (c)    (1)    At least 30 days before the first day of the calendar quarter in which the gaming event is to be conducted, a fundraising organization seeking a gaming permit shall submit to the board an application and the application fee.        (2)    The application shall contain the following:            (i)    the name of the fundraising organization;            (ii)    a statement that the fundraising organization qualifies to conduct a gaming event under this subtitle;            (iii)    the dates, times, and location of the gaming event;            (iv)    the name, address, and telephone number of the representative responsible for the gaming event;            (v)    a roster of the current membership of the fundraising organization that includes names, ages, and addresses;            (vi)    a statement that:                1.    an agreement does not exist for sharing the proceeds of the gaming event with any other person; and                2.    no person other than the fundraising organization or its representative may receive any proceeds of the gaming event except to further the purposes of the fundraising organization; and            (vii)    any other information that the board considers necessary or helpful.        (3)    A principal officer of the fundraising organization shall sign and verify the application under the penalties of perjury.    (d)    The county commissioners may set a reasonable application fee for a gaming permit.    (e)    (1)    The board shall:            (i)    review the gaming permit applications for a calendar quarter within 10 days after the application deadline set in subsection (c)(1) of this section;            (ii)    recommend approval or denial of each application; and            (iii)    promptly forward the applications and recommendations to the county commissioners.        (2)    The county commissioners shall:            (i)    review the applications and recommendations;            (ii)    approve or disapprove each application within 15 days after the application deadline set in subsection (c)(1) of this section;            (iii)    promptly notify each applicant of the county commissioners’ action on the application; and            (iv)    issue a gaming permit for each approved application.        (3)    This section does not prevent the board or the county commissioners from reviewing gaming permit applications more frequently or earlier than required by this subsection.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-1107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Charles County|Section 13-1107 - Gaming Event -- Permit

    The gaming permit shall include:         (1)    the name of the fundraising organization;        (2)    the nature of the approved gaming event;        (3)    the dates, times, and location of the approved gaming event;        (4)    the gaming devices to be operated at the gaming event; and        (5)    the name of the representative responsible for the approved gaming event.