§ 13–1405
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-1405 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 14. Garrett County
§ 13–1405LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person authorized to conduct bingo under subsection (b) of this section shall obtain a bingo permit from the county agency designated by the County Commissioners to issue a bingo permit.
(b)
An organization may conduct bingo for its own benefit or to benefit charity in the county if the organization is a legal resident of the county and is:
(1)
a bona fide:
(i)
religious organization;
(ii)
fraternal organization;
(iii)
civic organization;
(iv)
war veterans’ organization;
(v)
hospital;
(vi)
amateur athletic organization;
(vii)
patriotic organization;
(viii)
educational organization; or
(ix)
charitable organization;
(2)
a county volunteer fire department or rescue squad; or
(3)
an auxiliary for a county volunteer fire department or rescue squad.
(c)
A person who is not a legal resident of the county may not conduct bingo.
(d)
To qualify for a bingo permit, a person shall meet the requirements set by the county.
(e)
Only members of an organization listed under subsection (b) of this section may conduct and operate bingo games.