Section 13-1405 - Bingo. - Maryland Statutes

§ 13-1405. Bingo.
 

(a)  Permits required.- A person authorized to conduct bingo under subsection (b) of this section shall obtain a bingo permit from the county agency designated by the County Commissioners to issue a bingo permit. 

(b)  Requirements.- An organization may conduct bingo for its own benefit or to benefit charity in the county if the organization is a legal resident of the county and is: 

(1) a bona fide: 

(i) religious organization; 

(ii) fraternal organization; 

(iii) civic organization; 

(iv) war veterans' organization; 

(v) hospital; 

(vi) amateur athletic organization; 

(vii) patriotic organization; 

(viii) educational organization; or 

(ix) charitable organization; 

(2) a county volunteer fire department or rescue squad; or 

(3) an auxiliary for a county volunteer fire department or rescue squad. 

(c)  Nonresidents prohibited from conducting.- A person who is not a legal resident of the county may not conduct bingo. 

(d)  Qualification.- To qualify for a bingo permit, a person shall meet the requirements set by the county. 

(e)  Operation by qualifying organization only.- Only members of an organization listed under subsection (b) of this section may conduct and operate bingo games. 
 

[2005, ch. 234; 2006, ch. 297.]