Section 13-1702 – Scope of Subtitle
(a) This subtitle applies only in Kent County. (b) This subtitle does not authorize gambling using a slot machine or coin machine.
Section 13-1703 – Gaming — Eligible Organizations
(a) The county commissioners may issue a permit to an organization specified in subsection (c) of this section to use two or more of the following gaming devices in conducting a fundraiser at which a prize of merchandise or money may be awarded: (1) a paddle wheel; (2) a wheel of fortune; (3) a chance book; (4) a card game; […]
Section 13-1704 – Raffles
(a) The county commissioners may issue a raffle permit to an organization that qualifies for a permit under this subtitle or under regulations that the county commissioners adopt. (b) The holder of a raffle permit must award the last prize in the raffle within 1 year after the date that the permit for the raffle is issued. […]
Section 13-1705 – Bingo
To benefit charity in the county or to further the purposes of an organization qualified to conduct bingo under this section, an organization may conduct bingo if the organization is a bona fide: (1) religious organization; (2) fraternal organization; (3) war veterans’ organization; (4) charitable organization; or (5) volunteer fire company operating in a community that does not have a […]
Section 13-1706 – Prohibited Act; Penalty
(a) A person who violates a provision of §§ 13-1702 through 13-1704 of 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. (b) Each day that a person is in violation under this section is a separate violation.
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.
Section 13-1511 – Disqualification
(a) An organization that fails to file a report required by § 13-1509 of this subtitle is not entitled to a license under this subtitle until the later of: (1) 1 year after the date the report is due; or (2) the day the report is filed properly. (b) An organization that is convicted of violating a gambling law […]
Section 13-1803 – Bingo — in General
(a) (1) A qualified organization may conduct bingo in the county to benefit charity or to further the purpose of the qualified organization. (2) Bingo shall be conducted only by the qualified organization and not by a person who: (i) retains a portion of the proceeds from the bingo game; or (ii) is compensated by the qualified organization for which […]