Maryland § 13-2621

§ 13-2621.

    (a)    The county commissioners may issue a permit to any of the following organizations to conduct a fundraiser at which merchandise or money prizes may be awarded by gaming devices:

        (1)    a bona fide religious organization that has conducted religious services at the same location in the county for at least 3 years before applying for a permit;

        (2)    a volunteer fire company that is supported by the county or a municipal corporation in the county or an auxiliary unit whose members are directly associated with the volunteer fire company or auxiliary unit;

        (3)    a nationally chartered veterans’ organization or an auxiliary unit whose members are directly associated with the veterans’ organization;

        (4)    a bona fide nonprofit fraternal, educational, civic, patriotic, or charitable organization that intends to conduct a fundraiser for the benefit of a charity located in the county; or

        (5)    a bona fide nonprofit organization that:

            (i)    intends to raise money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose that is specifically described in the permit application; and

            (ii)    has operated as a nonprofit organization in the county for at least 3 years before applying for a permit.

    (b)    The county commissioners shall determine whether an organization qualifies for a permit under this section.

    (c)    An organization must be organized in and serve the residents of the county to be eligible for a permit under this section.

    (d)    An organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code is a bona fide charity under this section.