# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions

### Subtitle 10. Cecil County

#### Section 13-1001

(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.

#### Section 13-1002

This subtitle applies only in Cecil County.

#### Section 13-1003

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.

#### Section 13-1004

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.

#### Section 13-1005

The bingo or gaming event shall be managed personally by members of the qualified organization conducting the event.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)