Section 13-2111 – Gaming Events and Gaming Devices
A qualified organization may hold a gaming event and may operate a gaming device if an individual or group of individuals does not: (1) benefit financially from the operation of the gaming device; or (2) receive from the operation of the gaming device any proceeds for personal use or benefit.
Section 13-2002 – Scope of Subtitle
(a) This subtitle applies only in Queen Anne’s County. (b) This subtitle does not authorize gambling using a slot machine or coin machine.
Section 13-2003 – Gaming Event — Multiple Devices
(a) An organization listed in subsection (b) of this section shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners before the organization may use two or more of the following gaming devices in conducting a fundraiser at which prizes of merchandise or money may be awarded: (1) a paddle wheel; (2) a wheel of fortune; (3) a chance book; (4) a […]
Section 13-2004 – Raffles
(a) The county commissioners may issue a raffle permit to an organization that qualifies for a permit under § 13-2003 of this subtitle or under regulations that the county commissioners adopt. (b) The holder of a raffle permit must award the last prize in the raffle within 1 year after the date that the permit for the […]
Section 13-2005 – Bingo
To benefit charity in the county or to further its purposes, an entity may conduct bingo if the entity is a bona fide: (1) religious organization; (2) fraternal organization; (3) charitable organization; or (4) volunteer fire company operating in a community that does not have a paid fire department.
Section 13-2006 – Prohibited Act; Penalty
(a) A person who violates a provision of § 13-2002, § 13-2003, or § 13-2004 of this subtitle 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. (b) Each day that a person violates this section is a separate violation.
Section 13-2101 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “County commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County. (c) “Designee” means a person designated by the county commissioners to administer the issuance of bingo licenses in the county. (d) (1) “Gaming device” includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, bingo, Nevada card, […]
Section 13-2102 – Scope and Application of Subtitle
(a) This subtitle applies only in St. Mary’s County. (b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in St. Mary’s County.
Section 13-2103 – Bingo — License Required
(a) A qualified organization must have a bingo license whenever the qualified organization conducts bingo. (b) The county commissioners may adopt regulations, in consultation with the designee under § 13–2105 of this subtitle, to administer and enforce bingo activities in the county.
Section 13-2104 – Bingo — Qualified Organizations
To be eligible for a bingo license, an organization must be: (1) a bona fide religious group that has conducted religious services at a fixed location in the county for at least 3 years before the application date; (2) a volunteer fire company or volunteer rescue squad, regardless of whether the company or squad is supported by […]