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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 13-404.1 – 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 […]