# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions

### Subtitle 14. Garrett County

#### Section 13-1405

(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.

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