§ 13–1306
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-1306 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 13. Frederick County
§ 13–1306LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person authorized to conduct bingo under this subtitle shall obtain a bingo permit from the county Department of Permits and Inspections.
(b)
Any of the following organizations, if a legal resident of the county, may conduct bingo to benefit charity in the county or to further the purposes of one of the following organizations:
(1)
a bona fide:
(i)
religious organization;
(ii)
fraternal organization;
(iii)
patriotic organization;
(iv)
educational organization;
(v)
civic organization;
(vi)
war veterans’ organization;
(vii)
hospital;
(viii)
amateur athletic organization; or
(ix)
charitable organization;
(2)
a volunteer:
(i)
fire company;
(ii)
rescue company; or
(iii)
ambulance company; or
(3)
an auxiliary for a volunteer:
(i)
fire company;
(ii)
rescue company; or
(iii)
ambulance company.
(c)
(1)
A person who is not a legal resident of Frederick County may not conduct bingo.
(2)
Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, each year the Frederick County Agricultural Association may sell or lease a right or concession to any person to conduct bingo at the Frederick County Fair.
(d)
(1)
To qualify for a bingo permit, a person shall meet the requirements set by Frederick County.
(2)
The county may require an applicant for a bingo permit to pay a permit fee set by the county.
(e)
A person who conducts bingo may not offer or award:
(1)
a prize or award with a fair market value exceeding $5,000; or
(2)
a money prize exceeding $5,000.
(f)
Frederick County may adopt regulations to carry out this section.