Maryland § 13-1101
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-1101, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-1101.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “County Attorney” means the County Attorney for Charles County.
(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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-1101
What does Maryland Code § 13-1101 cover?
Section 13-1101 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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