# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions

### Subtitle 15. Harford County

#### Section 13-1504

(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.

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