Section 13-1306 - Bingo - Generally. - Maryland Statutes

§ 13-1306. Bingo - Generally.
 

(a)  Permit required.- A person authorized to conduct bingo under this subtitle shall obtain a bingo permit from the county agency designated by the county commissioners to issue a bingo permit. 

(b)  Qualified organizations.- Any of the following organizations, if a legal resident of the county, may conduct bingo to benefit charity in the county or to further the purposes of one of the following organizations: 

(1) a bona fide: 

(i) religious organization; 

(ii) fraternal organization; 

(iii) patriotic organization; 

(iv) educational organization; 

(v) civic organization; 

(vi) war veterans' organization; 

(vii) hospital; 

(viii) amateur athletic organization; or 

(ix) charitable organization; 

(2) a volunteer: 

(i) fire company; 

(ii) rescue company; or 

(iii) ambulance company; or 

(3) an auxiliary for a volunteer: 

(i) fire company; 

(ii) rescue company; or 

(iii) ambulance company. 

(c)  Unqualified persons.-  

(1) A person who is not a legal resident of Frederick County may not conduct bingo. 

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, each year the Frederick County Agricultural Association may sell or lease a right or concession to any person to conduct bingo at the Frederick County Fair. 

(d)  Application.-  

(1) To qualify for a bingo permit, a person shall meet the requirements set by the county commissioners. 

(2) The county commissioners may require an applicant for a bingo permit to pay a permit fee set by the county commissioners. 

(e)  Prize limitations.- A person who conducts bingo may not offer or award: 

(1) a prize or award with a fair market value exceeding $5,000; or 

(2) a money prize exceeding $5,000. 

(f)  Regulations.- The county commissioners may adopt regulations to carry out this section. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 249; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.]