Section 13-302 – Paper Gaming
(a) (1) In this section, “paper gaming” means a game of chance in which: (i) prizes are awarded; and (ii) the devices used to play the game are constructed out of paper or cardboard. (2) “Paper gaming” includes tip jar and punchboard gaming. (3) “Paper gaming” does not include bingo. (b) This section applies only in Allegany County. (c) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) […]
Section 13-507 – Bingo — in General
(a) This section and § 13-509 of this subtitle also apply to games of instant bingo. (b) Before an organization listed in subsection (c) or (d) of this section may conduct bingo in Baltimore City, the organization shall obtain a permit to do so from the commissioner. (c) An organization that meets the conditions of subsection (i)(1) of […]
Section 13-401 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Casino event” means any event that involves a card game, dice game, or roulette game. (2) “Casino event” does not include a card game or dice game that is played for tokens for which no cash prize is offered or awarded. (c) “Gaming event” means a carnival, […]
Section 13-508 – Bingo — Social Club
Notwithstanding § 13-507 of this subtitle, an organization may conduct bingo if: (1) the membership of the organization consists only of individuals who are at least 60 years old; (2) the organization was formed primarily for social purposes; (3) all proceeds of the games of bingo are used only to further the purposes of the organization; and (4) the […]
Section 13-402 – Scope and Application of Subtitle
(a) This subtitle applies only in Anne Arundel County. (b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Anne Arundel County.
Section 13-509 – Bingo — Regulations
The commissioner may adopt regulations reasonably necessary to administer § 13-507 of this subtitle.
Section 13-403 – Gaming Events
(a) “Qualified member” means a person who: (1) obtained a membership in an organization in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the organization; and (2) has been a member for at least 12 months immediately before the gaming event. (b) A gaming device that is used at a gaming event shall be operated: (1) by qualified members of the […]
Section 12-304 – Exception — Eligible Organization in Specified Counties
(a) In this section, “eligible organization” means: (1) a nonprofit organization that: (i) has been located in a county listed in subsection (b) of this section for at least 5 years before the organization applies for a license under subsection (e) of this section; and (ii) is a bona fide: 1. fraternal organization; 2. religious organization; or 3. war veterans’ organization; or […]
Section 12-305 – Exception — Distributor
(a) A person may take delivery of, possess, or transport a slot machine to demonstrate or sell the slot machine to a prospective customer who is allowed to purchase a slot machine if the person: (1) operates with or under a distributorship contract with a manufacturer of slot machines; (2) is registered with the United States Department of […]
Section 12-306 – Exception — Certain Counties and Municipal Corporations
(a) In this section, “premises” means an improved or unimproved parcel or tract of land that is owned by: (1) a person; or (2) persons associated in a joint or common venture. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in a county or municipal corporation where, before July 1, 1963, county or municipal officials licensed slot […]