Section 13-1504 - Bingo. - Maryland Statutes

§ 13-1504. Bingo.
 

(a)  Limitations.-  

(1) The sheriff may not issue to a single organization in 1 calendar year more than 52 bingo licenses. 

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, not more than one bingo license may be issued to a single organization in a single calendar week. 

(3) A license to conduct bingo is valid: 

(i) for 24 consecutive hours; or 

(ii) if the license is issued for use in conjunction with and at a carnival, during carnival hours, and for the shorter of the duration of the carnival or 14 consecutive days. 

(b)  Prize.- A money prize for a bingo game may not exceed: 

(1) $500; or 

(2) $1,000 for a jackpot. 

(c)  Instant bingo - Location.- An instant bingo game may be sold and played only at the location listed on the license. 

(d)  Prize - Minors prohibited.- A minor may not sell or play instant bingo. 

(e)  Paddle wheel license as authorization to conduct bingo.- A license to operate a paddle wheel shall also operate as a license to conduct bingo, if authorized by the sheriff on request. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 254(c)(3)(i), (d)(2), (3)(i), (ii), (4), (f)(1), (2); 2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2009, ch. 374.]