Section 13-1401 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “County Commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County. (c) “Gaming event” includes a bazaar, carnival, raffle, tip jar, punchboard, and any other event at which a gaming device is operated. (d) (1) “Gaming device” means: (i) except for a billiard table, a gaming table at which […]
Section 13-1402 – Applicability
(a) This subtitle applies only in Garrett County. (b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Garrett County.
Section 13-1403 – Gaming Events
(a) Before an organization listed in subsection (b) of this section may conduct a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county agency that the County Commissioners designate. (b) An organization may conduct a gaming event for its own benefit if the organization is: (1) a bona fide: (i) religious organization; (ii) fraternal organization; (iii) civic organization; (iv) war […]
Section 13-1404 – 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) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a person […]
Section 13-1405 – Bingo
(a) A person authorized to conduct bingo under subsection (b) of this section shall obtain a bingo permit from the county agency designated by the County Commissioners to issue a bingo permit. (b) An organization may conduct bingo for its own benefit or to benefit charity in the county if the organization is a legal resident of […]
Section 13-1406 – Political Fundraisers — Paddle Wheels
The County Commissioners may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle, including age restrictions for participants in any activity involving a gaming event or bingo.