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 13-2622 – Regulation by County Commissioners
The county commissioners may: (1) adopt regulations concerning the permit application and the issuance of permits under this part; (2) set a fee by resolution for each kind of permit issued under this part; (3) regulate the number of permits issued to organizations each year; and (4) deny a permit to an organization for up to 3 years if […]
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 13-2609 – License to Conduct Bingo
(a) An organization or municipal corporation described in § 13–2606 of this subtitle that intends to conduct bingo under this part must obtain: (1) an annual license to conduct bingo for more than 15 days in a year; or (2) a temporary license to conduct bingo for 15 days or fewer in a year. (b) (1) An applicant for a […]
Section 13-2610 – Conditions and Limitations
(a) The charge for admission to a place in order to participate in bingo conducted under this part may not exceed $5. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the value of a prize in money, merchandise, or services for any one game of bingo conducted under this part may not exceed […]