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 […]
Section 13-1512 – Charitable Gaming Contests
(a) In this section, “gaming contest” means an event that involves a card game, a dice game, or roulette. (b) An organization shall be issued a permit from the Sheriff of Harford County before the organization may conduct a gaming contest in Harford County. (c) An organization is eligible to be issued a permit if the organization qualifies […]
Section 13-1804 – Bingo — License Required
A qualified organization that conducts bingo in the county shall be licensed by the county under this subtitle.
Section 13-1513 – Enforcement
The sheriff, other peace officers of the county, and municipal police in the county shall enforce this subtitle.
Section 13-1805 – Bingo — Qualification of Applicants
A qualified organization that conducts bingo in the county shall be located in the county.
Section 13-1601 – Scope of Subtitle
(a) This subtitle applies only in Howard County. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Howard County. (2) Subtitle 2 of this title does not apply to bingo regulated under § 13–1602 of this subtitle or a casino event regulated under § 13–1602.1 of this subtitle.
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.
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 […]
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.