Maryland § 13-1501

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-1501, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 13-1501.

    (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 bingo, members-only instant bingo, a raffle, or a paddle wheel.

    (e)    “Members-only instant bingo” means an instant bingo game that is limited to members and guests of an organization listed in § 13-1503(b) of this subtitle.

    (f)    “Sheriff” means the Sheriff of Harford County.

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Section 13-1501 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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