# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions

### Subtitle 13. Frederick County

#### Section 13-1306

(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.

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