(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Bingo”: (1) includes instant bingo; but (2) does not include members-only instant bingo. (c) “50/50” means a drawing from a finite number of chances in which the proceeds from the sale of chances are split evenly between the winner and the organization conducting the game. (d) “Gaming event” means […]
(a) This subtitle applies only in Harford County. (b) This subtitle does not authorize the use of a slot machine or any type of coin machine for gambling purposes.
(a) Before an organization conducts a gaming event under this subtitle, the organization shall obtain a license from the sheriff. (b) The following organizations may obtain a license to conduct a gaming event: (1) a bona fide religious group that has conducted religious services at a fixed location in the county for at least 3 years before applying […]
(a) (1) The sheriff may not issue to a single organization in 1 calendar year more than 52 bingo licenses. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, not more than one bingo license may be issued to a single organization in a single calendar week. (3) A license to conduct bingo is valid: (i) for 24 consecutive […]
(a) A members-only instant bingo license is valid for 3 months. (b) The sheriff may not issue to a single organization in 1 calendar year more than four licenses for members-only instant bingo. (c) A money prize for a members–only instant bingo game may not exceed $500. (d) A members-only instant bingo game may be sold and played only […]
(a) (1) The sheriff may not issue to a single organization in 1 calendar year more than 12 raffle licenses, no more than one of which may be for a raffle with a money prize exceeding $1,000. (2) All raffle drawings shall be conducted in 1 calendar day. (3) A raffle license is valid until all raffles are drawn. […]
(a) (1) The sheriff may not issue to a single organization in 1 calendar year more than 12 licenses for paddle wheels. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, not more than one paddle wheel license or bingo license may be issued to a single organization in a single calendar week. (3) A license to operate […]
(a) An organization listed in § 13–1503(b) of this subtitle may conduct a game of 50/50: (1) without a 50/50 license, at a meeting of the organization; or (2) with a 50/50 license, at an event other than a meeting of the organization. (b) A money prize for a game of 50/50 may not exceed $500. (c) A minor may […]
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a political committee, as defined in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article, may conduct a fundraiser at which prizes of money or merchandise are awarded in a gaming event or 50/50. (b) A political committee may award a money or merchandise prize under this section if the prize […]
Within 15 days after the last day of licensed activity named in the license application, one of the principal officers of the organization shall file a report under the penalties of perjury certifying: (1) that the activities authorized by the license were conducted at the time and place stated in the application solely by the regular […]
(a) An organization may not conduct a gaming event unless the organization has acquired the appropriate license. (b) An organization shall obey the terms of a license. (c) Each person who signed an application for a license shall obey the terms of the license. (d) A person shall file the report required under § 13-1509 of this subtitle. (e) A […]
(a) An organization that fails to file a report required by § 13-1509 of this subtitle is not entitled to a license under this subtitle until the later of: (1) 1 year after the date the report is due; or (2) the day the report is filed properly. (b) An organization that is convicted of violating a gambling law […]
(a) In this section, “gaming contest” means an event that involves a card game, a dice game, or roulette. (b) An organization shall be issued a permit from the Sheriff of Harford County before the organization may conduct a gaming contest in Harford County. (c) An organization is eligible to be issued a permit if the organization qualifies […]
The sheriff, other peace officers of the county, and municipal police in the county shall enforce this subtitle.
