(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Casino event” means any event that involves a card game, dice game, or roulette game. (2) “Casino event” does not include a card game or dice game that is played for tokens for which no cash prize is offered or awarded. (c) “Gaming event” means a carnival, […]
(a) This subtitle applies only in Anne Arundel County. (b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Anne Arundel County.
(a) “Qualified member” means a person who: (1) obtained a membership in an organization in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the organization; and (2) has been a member for at least 12 months immediately before the gaming event. (b) A gaming device that is used at a gaming event shall be operated: (1) by qualified members of the […]
Except as provided in § 13–404.1 of this subtitle, a person may not conduct a casino event in the county.
(a) In this section, “permit” means a permit to conduct a card game, card tournament, or casino event. (b) Before an organization may conduct a card game, card tournament, or casino event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the County Department of Inspections and Permits. (c) To qualify for a permit, an organization shall be: (1) a nonprofit […]
(a) A bona fide fraternal, civic, war veterans’, or charitable organization, or a volunteer fire company may conduct a raffle in the county for the benefit of charity if: (1) the raffle is conducted to further the purposes of the organization; and (2) no individual or group of individuals financially benefits from the holding of the raffle or […]
(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 merchandise or money are awarded in a game or spin using a paddle wheel or wheel of fortune. (b) A political committee may award a merchandise or money […]
(a) In this section, “bingo” includes the game of instant bingo. (b) A bona fide religious, fraternal, or charitable organization, or a volunteer fire company operating in a community that does not have a paid fire department, may conduct bingo in the county: (1) for the benefit of charity in the county; or (2) to further the purposes of […]
(a) A person may not knowingly operate or attempt to operate a gaming event in the county in violation of § 13–403, § 13–404, or § 13–404.1 of this subtitle. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not […]
