(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle. (c) “Qualified organization” means: (1) a volunteer fire company; or (2) a bona fide: (i) religious organization; (ii) fraternal organization; (iii) civic organization; (iv) war veterans’ organization; or (v) charitable organization.
Except as otherwise provided in this title, this subtitle applies in the following counties: (1) Allegany County; (2) Anne Arundel County; (3) Baltimore County; (4) Calvert County; (5) Caroline County; (6) Carroll County; (7) Dorchester County; (8) Frederick County; (9) Garrett County; (10) Howard County; (11) Prince George’s County; (12) St. Mary’s County; (13) Somerset County; (14) Talbot County; and (15) Washington County.
This title and Title 12 of this article do not prohibit a qualified organization from conducting a gaming event for the exclusive benefit of a qualified organization if an individual or group of individuals does not: (1) benefit financially from the gaming event under this subtitle; or (2) receive any of the proceeds from the gaming event […]
A qualified organization may award a prize in money or in merchandise at a gaming event using any gaming device, including: (1) a paddle wheel; (2) a wheel of fortune; (3) a chance book; or (4) bingo.
A qualified organization that conducts a gaming event under this subtitle shall manage the gaming event personally through its members.
