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.
Section 13-801 – Application of Subtitle 2
Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Caroline County.
Section 13-404.1 – Charitable Gaming
(a) In this section, “permit” means a permit to conduct a card game, card tournament, or casino event. (b) Before an organization may conduct a card game, card tournament, or casino event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the County Department of Inspections and Permits. (c) To qualify for a permit, an organization shall be: (1) a nonprofit […]
Section 13-405 – Raffles
(a) A bona fide fraternal, civic, war veterans’, or charitable organization, or a volunteer fire company may conduct a raffle in the county for the benefit of charity if: (1) the raffle is conducted to further the purposes of the organization; and (2) no individual or group of individuals financially benefits from the holding of the raffle or […]
Section 13-406 – Political Fundraisers — Paddle Wheels
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a political committee, as defined in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article, may conduct a fundraiser at which prizes of merchandise or money are awarded in a game or spin using a paddle wheel or wheel of fortune. (b) A political committee may award a merchandise or money […]