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.
Section 13-607 – Unauthorized Gaming Event or Casino Event
(a) A person may not knowingly conduct or attempt to conduct a gaming event or casino event in violation of §§ 13-603 through 13-605 of this subtitle. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or […]
Section 13-701 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Committee” means the Gambling Permit Review Committee appointed by the county commissioners under § 13-704 of this subtitle. (c) “County commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Calvert County. (d) “Gaming event” includes a carnival and a bazaar.
Section 13-702 – Scope and Application of Subtitle
(a) This subtitle applies only in Calvert County. (b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Calvert County.