Section 13-1810 – Raffles — in General
(a) A qualified organization may conduct a raffle in the county to benefit charity or to further the purpose of the qualified organization. (b) A raffle shall be conducted by a qualified organization and not by a person who: (1) retains a portion of the proceeds from the raffle; or (2) is compensated by the qualified organization for which […]
Section 13-1811 – Raffles — Permit Required; Exception
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a qualified organization that intends to conduct a raffle in the county shall obtain a permit from the county. (b) A permit is not required to conduct a 50/50 raffle.
Section 13-1812 – Raffles — Qualification of Applicants
A qualified organization that conducts a raffle in the county shall be located in the county.
Section 13-1813 – Raffles — Permit Application
(a) A qualified organization shall apply for a raffle permit on a form that the county provides. (b) A qualified organization shall disclose the following information on the permit application: (1) the name of the qualified organization, and the names and addresses of its officers and directors; (2) a complete statement of the purposes and objectives of the qualified […]
Section 13-1814 – Raffles — Administrative Provisions
The county: (1) may adopt regulations necessary for the conduct of a raffle; and (2) after a public hearing, may revoke the permit of a holder for failure to comply with this subtitle or regulations adopted under this subtitle.
Section 13-1815 – Prohibited Act; Penalty
A person who violates this subtitle or a regulation adopted by the county under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine of $1,000 or both.
Section 13-1901 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Benefit performance” includes an outdoor carnival, indoor carnival, fair, picnic, dance, card party, bingo party, bazaar, concert, contest, exhibition, lecture, barbecue, or dinner. (c) “Designated county agency” means an agency designated by the Prince George’s County government. (d) (1) “Qualified organization” means an organization of a group of […]
Section 13-1801 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Breakout ticket” includes instant bingo, Nevada club, lucky seven, and similar games. (c) (1) “Qualified organization” means a bona fide nonprofit organization qualified under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3), (4), (7), or (10). (2) “Qualified organization” includes: (i) a religious organization; (ii) a volunteer fire company; (iii) a volunteer rescue squad; (iv) a […]
Section 13-1510 – Requirements; Penalty
(a) An organization may not conduct a gaming event unless the organization has acquired the appropriate license. (b) An organization shall obey the terms of a license. (c) Each person who signed an application for a license shall obey the terms of the license. (d) A person shall file the report required under § 13-1509 of this subtitle. (e) A […]
Section 13-1802 – Scope of Subtitle
This subtitle applies only in Montgomery County.