Sec. 5-112.01. Charitable gaming events; refusal, suspension, revocation, or reinstatement of permit
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 5-112.01 (2026)
Sec. 5-112.01. Charitable gaming events; refusal, suspension, revocation, or reinstatement of permitLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Gaming Permit Review Board shall review an application for a charitable gaming event permit within 30 days after receiving it. The Gaming Permit Review Board shall approve or disapprove, in writing, the application within ten (10) days after the completion of the review and promptly notify the applicant of the action taken.
(b)
The Gaming Permit Review Board shall reject an application for a charitable gaming event permit if:
(1)
A determination is made that any information in the application is false or misleading; or
(2)
The operation of a charitable gaming event is not necessary for the accommodation of the general public or would disturb the peace, create a nuisance, or be detrimental to the morals, health, or welfare of the community.
(c)
The Gaming Permit Review Board may suspend or revoke a charitable gaming event permit for a period not to exceed three (3) years if it finds that:
(1)
A charitable gaming event either has caused, or will cause, traffic or parking problems detrimental to the welfare of the general public;
(2)
Noise generated by the charitable gaming event is, or will result in, an unreasonable intrusion upon the rights of adjoining property owners;
(3)
The charitable gaming event will jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of residents or workers within the area or the County; or
(4)
Violations of any provisions of this Division exist.
(d)
An organization may submit a request in writing to the Gaming Permit Review Board for reinstatement of a permit which has been suspended or revoked.
(1)
After revocation, an organization may at any time apply to the Gaming Permit Review Board for reinstatement of a charitable gaming event permit. The petitioner shall present evidence that the petitioner has cured or corrected any violation or other cause which gave rise to the prior revocation. Within ten calendar days of receiving the request for reinstatement, the Gaming Permit Review Board shall issue a decision in writing and state in detail all reasons for granting or denying a request.
(2)
The Gaming Permit Review Board's decision may be appealed to the Board of Appeals pursuant to, and in accordance with, Section 2-117 of the Code.