§ 13–1504
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-1504 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 15. Harford County
§ 13–1504LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The sheriff may not issue to a single organization in 1 calendar year more than 52 bingo licenses.
(2)
Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, not more than one bingo license may be issued to a single organization in a single calendar week.
(3)
A license to conduct bingo is valid:
(i)
for 24 consecutive hours; or
(ii)
if the license is issued for use in conjunction with and at a carnival, during carnival hours, and for the shorter of the duration of the carnival or 14 consecutive days.
(b)
A money prize for a bingo game may not exceed:
(1)
$500; or
(2)
$1,000 for a jackpot.
(c)
An instant bingo game may be sold and played only at the location listed on the license.
(d)
A minor may not sell or play instant bingo.
(e)
A license to operate a paddle wheel shall also operate as a license to conduct bingo, if authorized by the sheriff on request.