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.
Section 13-1201 – “Gaming Event” Defined
In this subtitle, “gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.
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.
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 […]
Section 13-1204 – Age Limitation
An individual under the age of 16 years may not be allowed to play, conduct, or operate bingo.
Section 13-1205 – Coin or Slot Machines
This subtitle does not authorize the use of a slot machine or coin machine for gambling purposes.
Section 13-1206 – Enforcement
The bailiffs, municipal police officers, prosecuting officials, and other peace officers of the county shall enforce this subtitle.
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 […]
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.
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.