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; […]
Section 13-1102 – Scope of Subtitle
This subtitle applies to bingo and gaming events in Charles County.
Section 13-903 – Gaming Events — in General
(a) Before an organization may conduct a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners. (b) To conduct bingo or a gaming event an organization must be a bona fide: (1) religious organization; (2) fraternal organization; (3) civic organization; (4) war veterans’ organization; (5) hospital; (6) amateur athletic organization; (7) charitable organization; or (8) volunteer fire company. (c) (1) Before the county commissioners […]
Section 13-1103 – Authority of County Commissioners
The county commissioners may: (1) designate the types of gaming devices that may be operated in the county; (2) set fees for gaming permits issued under this subtitle; (3) set salaries and funding for the board and the board’s clerk, legal counsel, and support staff; (4) approve or deny gaming permit applications; (5) investigate persons involved in gaming events and […]
Section 13-904 – Raffles
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Multi-drawing raffle” means a raffle for which the drawings are held on more than 1 day. (3) “Raffle” means one or more drawings using a single series of chances sold in chance books or similar devices, at which one or more prizes are awarded. (4) “Single-drawing raffle” […]
Section 13-1104 – Gaming Permit Review Board
(a) There is a Charles County Gaming Permit Review Board. (b) (1) The board consists of seven members. (2) Of the seven members of the board: (i) one shall be a member of the county sheriff’s office; (ii) one shall be a member of the Department of State Police; (iii) one shall be a member of a fundraising organization in the county; […]
Section 13-905 – Prizes — Paddle Wheels and Other Gaming Devices
(a) (1) Notwithstanding § 13-903 of this subtitle, an organization listed in § 13-903 of this subtitle that operates a paddle wheel or wheel of fortune game at a gaming event may not award a prize to a person in any one game or spin of the wheel of: (i) money that exceeds $10; or (ii) merchandise with a […]
Section 13-1105 – Bingo and Gaming Events Generally Prohibited
Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not conduct bingo or a gaming event in the county.