Section 13-2501 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “Committee” means the Gaming Advisory Committee established under § 13-2505 of this subtitle.     (c)    “Sheriff” means the Sheriff of Wicomico County.

Section 13-2502 – Scope of Subtitle

    (a)    This subtitle applies only in Wicomico County.     (b)    This subtitle does not authorize gambling using a slot machine or a coin machine.

Section 13-2503 – Gaming — in General

    (a)    The sheriff may issue a license to an organization listed in subsection (b) of this section to conduct a game that uses any of the following devices to award prizes of merchandise or money:         (1)    a paddle wheel;         (2)    a wheel of fortune;         (3)    a chance book;         (4)    bingo;         (5)    a raffle; or         (6)    any other gaming device.     (b)    To qualify for […]

Section 13-2504 – Reports

    (a)    (1)    In accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, a principal officer of a licensee shall file a report under oath with the sheriff on the form that the sheriff provides.         (2)    (i)    A licensee that is issued a license for a period of less than 1 year shall file the report within 15 days after the date […]

Section 13-2505 – Wicomico County Gaming Advisory Committee

    (a)    (1)    There is a Gaming Advisory Committee in the county.         (2)    The members of the committee are appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the sheriff.         (3)    The members of the committee may not receive compensation.     (b)    The committee shall:         (1)    recommend to the sheriff standards for reporting requirements for licensees;         (2)    examine the audits and reports required under § […]

Section 13-2506 – Penalties

    (a)    (1)    The sheriff shall suspend a license if the licensee fails to comply with the reporting requirements of § 13-2504 of this subtitle.         (2)    The suspension shall continue until the licensee meets the reporting requirements of § 13-2504 of this subtitle.     (b)    Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section and subject to the procedures provided in […]

Section 13-2507 – Judicial Review

    A party may seek judicial review of:         (1)    the sheriff’s suspension of a license under this subtitle; or         (2)    the sheriff’s refusal to issue a license under this subtitle.

Section 13-2508 – Enforcement

    This subtitle shall be enforced by:         (1)    the sheriff;         (2)    any municipal police officer in the county;         (3)    any other law enforcement officer of the county; and         (4)    any prosecutor of the county.