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.
Section 13-703 – Gaming Events
(a) Before an organization may conduct a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners. (b) An organization may conduct a gaming event in the county if the organization is: (1) a volunteer fire company; or (2) a bona fide: (i) religious organization; (ii) fraternal organization; (iii) civic organization; (iv) war veterans’ organization; or (v) charitable organization. (c) (1) The permit shall […]
Section 13-704 – Gambling Permit Review Committee
(a) (1) The county commissioners shall appoint a Gambling Permit Review Committee. (2) The committee consists of five regular members and two alternate members. (3) A quorum of the committee consists of: (i) three regular members; or (ii) if fewer than three regular members are present at a meeting, enough alternate members designated by the chairperson to act as regular members […]
Section 13-705 – Bingo — Commercial
(a) For purposes of this section, a game of instant bingo conducted under a Class NG beach license is considered to be bingo. (b) Before a person may conduct bingo in the county, the person shall obtain a license from the county commissioners. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a person who complies with this section […]
Section 13-706 – Bingo — Exempt Organizations
The following organizations are not required to obtain a license under § 13-705 of this subtitle to conduct bingo: (1) a religious organization; (2) a patriotic organization; (3) an educational organization; (4) a charitable or benevolent organization; (5) a civic organization; (6) a volunteer fire company; or (7) any other organization that is authorized under § 13-703 of this subtitle and Subtitle […]
Section 13-707 – Bingo — Prizes
(a) A license holder may issue as a prize or award to the patron of licensed bingo: (1) merchandise; (2) money; (3) a token or ticket redeemable for money or merchandise; or (4) any other thing of value. (b) (1) Except as provided under paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a license holder may not issue for one game a prize […]
Section 13-708 – Bingo — Revocation of License
In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the county commissioners may revoke a bingo license forthwith if: (1) the county commissioners determine after an investigation that: (i) the license holder made a false statement in the application for the license; or (ii) the conduct of licensed bingo at the premises named in the license would: 1. disturb […]
Section 13-510 – Unauthorized Bazaar or Raffle
(a) A person may not knowingly conduct or attempt to conduct a bazaar or raffle in violation of §§ 13-503 through 13-505 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 both.
Section 13-709 – Regulations
(a) The county commissioners may adopt regulations to govern: (1) the conduct or play of bingo; (2) the issuance of bingo licenses; (3) the setting of fees for bingo licenses; and (4) the determination of the election districts and precincts in which bingo may be conducted. (b) In adopting regulations, the county commissioners shall ensure uniform application as to: (1) the determination […]
Section 13-601 – “Gaming Event” Defined
In this subtitle, “gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.