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Maryland Code, Criminal Law § 13-1101

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Board” means the Charles County Gaming Permit Review Board.

(c) “County commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Charles County.

(d) “Fundraising organization” means an incorporated or unincorporated bona fide:

(1) religious organization;

(2) fraternal organization;

(3) civic organization;

(4) war veterans' organization;

(5) charitable organization;

(6) volunteer fire company;

(7) rescue squad; or

(8) ambulance company.

(e)(1) “Gaming device” means a mechanism for playing a game of chance.

(2) “Gaming device” includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, and chance book.

(3) “Gaming device” does not include bingo, a slot machine, or other gaming device that is otherwise regulated by State law.

(f)(1) “Gaming event” means an event involving a game of chance.

(2) “Gaming event” includes:

(i) a carnival;

(ii) a bazaar; and

(iii) a raffle involving prizes of cash exceeding $1,000 or merchandise with a cash equivalent exceeding $1,000.

(3) “Gaming event” does not include bingo.

(g) “Gaming permit” means a permit to operate a gaming device at a gaming event that the county commissioners issue under this subtitle.

(h) “Person” includes a joint interest held by two or more persons.

(i) “Representative” means a person who has been a bona fide member of a fundraising organization or educational organization for at least 1 year before the date of a gaming permit application by the fundraising organization or educational organization.

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