Section 13-2619 – Definitions
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Gaming device” means a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, raffle, or any other mechanism for playing a game of chance. (2) “Gaming device” does not include bingo. (c) “Multiple gaming device permit” means a permit that allows the use of two or more gaming devices. […]
Section 13-2620 – Effect of Part
This part does not authorize gambling using a slot machine or coin machine.
Section 13-2621 – Gaming Permits
(a) The county commissioners may issue a permit to any of the following organizations to conduct a fundraiser at which merchandise or money prizes may be awarded by gaming devices: (1) a bona fide religious organization that has conducted religious services at the same location in the county for at least 3 years before applying for a […]
Section 13-2601 – “County Commissioners” Defined
In this subtitle, “county commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County.
Section 13-2602 – Scope of Subtitle
This subtitle applies only in Worcester County.
Section 13-2605 – “Department” Defined
In this part, “Department” means the Worcester County Department of Development Review and Permitting.
Section 13-2606 – Qualified Organizations
The following organizations may conduct bingo in accordance with this part: (1) a bona fide religious organization that has conducted religious services at a fixed location in the county for at least 6 years before applying for a license under this part; (2) a municipal corporation in the county; (3) a volunteer fire company in the county; (4) a […]
Section 13-2607 – Regulations
(a) The Department may adopt reasonable regulations to administer and enforce this part. (b) A copy of the regulations adopted by the Department shall be made available at a reasonable cost.
Section 13-2608 – Supervision; Right of Entry
(a) (1) The Department shall exercise control and supervision over all games of bingo to ensure that the games are conducted fairly in accordance with the provisions of the licenses issued under § 13–2609 of this subtitle, the regulations adopted by the Department, and this part. (2) The Department shall prevent bingo from being conducted for a commercial […]
Section 13-2438 – Criminal Penalty
(a) (1) A person who violates § 13-2436 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding: (i) for a first violation, $5,000; or (ii) for each subsequent violation, $10,000. (2) Each sale or offer of a chance from a tip jar is a separate violation. (b) If a person convicted under […]