Section 13-1602 - Bingo. - Maryland Statutes

§ 13-1602. Bingo.
 

(a)  Qualified organizations.- Any of the following organizations may conduct bingo to benefit charity in the county or to further the purposes of the organization: 

(1) a bona fide: 

(i) religious organization; 

(ii) fraternal organization; 

(iii) patriotic organization; 

(iv) educational organization; or 

(v) charitable organization; or 

(2) a volunteer fire company. 

(b)  Operation by county residents only.- A person who is not a legal resident of the county may not conduct bingo in the county, even if the game is for the benefit of an organization listed in subsection (a) of this section. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 250; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.]