Section 13-2628 – Penalty
(a) A person who violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both. (b) Each day on which a violation of this part occurs is a separate violation.
Section 13-2613 – Distribution and Use of Proceeds
(a) (1) Each licensee shall pay to the county commissioners 3% of the gross receipts derived from bingo for each day that bingo is conducted by the licensee under this part. (2) The licensee shall pay the money at the time the licensee submits to the Department the statement required under § 13–2612 of this subtitle. (b) (1) An organization […]
Section 13-2614 – Books and Reports
(a) Each licensee under this part shall maintain the books and reports that the Department requires for the purposes of this part. (b) The Department shall submit to the county commissioners a detailed annual report of all statements submitted to the Department.
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 13-2609 – 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 […]