Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subtitle, an entity licensed to offer instant bingo under a commercial bingo license on July 1, 2007, or by a qualified organization as defined in § 13–201 of this article on the premises of the qualified organization may continue to operate a game of instant bingo in the same manner using electronic machines, provided that: the machines were in operation for a 1–year period ending December 31, 2007; or the machines were in operation under a commercial bingo license on December 31, 2007; the entity does not operate more than the number of electronic machines in operation on February 28, 2008; and the conduct of the gaming and operation of the machines are consistent with all other provisions of this article. An electronic machine allowed under subsection (a) of this section is not required to print a paper ticket for each game of instant bingo played unless the player elects to print the ticket. The State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission shall adopt regulations to implement this section.