Section 13-703 - Gaming events. - Maryland Statutes

§ 13-703. Gaming events.
 

(a)  Permit required.- Before an organization may conduct a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners. 

(b)  Qualified organizations.- An organization may conduct a gaming event in the county if the organization is: 

(1) a volunteer fire company; or 

(2) a bona fide: 

(i) religious organization; 

(ii) fraternal organization; 

(iii) civic organization; 

(iv) war veterans' organization; or 

(v) charitable organization. 

(c)  Permit.-  

(1) The permit shall state: 

(i) the nature of any gaming device to be operated at the gaming event; and 

(ii) the frequency with which the gaming event will be conducted. 

(2) The county commissioners may charge a reasonable fee for a permit. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 255(i)(1), (7); 2002, ch. 26, § 2.]