Maryland § 13-1506
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-1506, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-1506.
(a) (1) The sheriff may not issue to a single organization in 1 calendar year more than 12 raffle licenses, no more than one of which may be for a raffle with a money prize exceeding $1,000.
(2) All raffle drawings shall be conducted in 1 calendar day.
(3) A raffle license is valid until all raffles are drawn.
(4) A raffle license shall state the day for the drawing or drawings.
(b) A money prize for a raffle may not exceed:
(1) $10,000 if the sponsoring organization has not held a raffle for a money prize exceeding $1,000 in the current calendar year; or
(2) $1,000 if the sponsoring organization has held a raffle for a money prize exceeding $1,000 in the current calendar year.
(c) An organization that intends to conduct a raffle for a money prize exceeding $1,000 shall:
(1) post a bond in the amount of the money prize; or
(2) obtain an irrevocable letter of credit from a bank in the amount of the money prize.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-1506
What does Maryland Code § 13-1506 cover?
Section 13-1506 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 13-1506?
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