Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions — Subtitle 10. Cecil County
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-1001 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 10. Cecil County
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(a)
In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Bingo” includes instant bingo.
(c)
“Gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, raffle, or other game of entertainment.
(d)
“Qualified organization” means:
(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.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-1002 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
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This subtitle applies only in Cecil County.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-1003 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
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A qualified organization may conduct bingo or a gaming event for the exclusive benefit of any qualified organization if an individual or group of individuals does not:
(1)
benefit financially; or
(2)
receive proceeds of the bingo or gaming event for personal use or benefit.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-1004 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 10. Cecil County
§ 13–1004LinkCopy Citation
A qualified organization may award a prize of money or merchandise at bingo or a gaming event through a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, or bingo.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-1005 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
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The bingo or gaming event shall be managed personally by members of the qualified organization conducting the event.