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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 13-2101 – 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 13-2103 – 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 […]