Section 13-1303 – Application of Subtitle 2
(a) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Frederick County. (b) A gaming event under Subtitle 2 of this title is subject to the requirements of this subtitle. (c) In addition to the qualified organizations listed in Subtitle 2 of this title, the following organizations and their auxiliaries may conduct activities governed by that subtitle: (1) a volunteer fire […]
Section 13-1110 – Management of Bingo and Gaming Events
A fundraising organization or educational organization may only allow its representatives to manage or operate bingo or gaming devices at its bingo or gaming event.
Section 13-1304 – Gaming Events
(a) Before an organization listed in subsection (b) of this section may conduct a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county agency that the county commissioners designate. (b) An organization may conduct a gaming event for its own benefit if the organization is: (1) a bona fide: (i) religious organization; (ii) fraternal organization; (iii) civic organization; (iv) war […]
Section 13-1111 – Use of Proceeds
Proceeds of bingo or a gaming event may not: (1) benefit a person other than the fundraising organization or educational organization that conducts the bingo or gaming event; or (2) be shared with a person other than the fundraising organization or educational organization, except to further the purposes of the fundraising organization or educational organization.
Section 13-1112 – Donation to Fair Board Allowed
Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, a fundraising organization or educational organization may donate part of the proceeds of bingo or a gaming event at the Charles County Fair to the Charles County Fair Board.
Section 13-1113 – Penalty
A person who violates 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.
Section 13-1114 – Disqualification After Violation
In addition to any other penalty, a person who violates this subtitle is ineligible to obtain a gaming permit for 3 years after the date of the violation.
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.
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.
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; […]