§ 13–1506
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-1506 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 15. Harford County
§ 13–1506LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The sheriff may not issue to a single organization in 1 calendar year more than 12 raffle licenses, no more than one of which may be for a raffle with a money prize exceeding $1,000.
(2)
All raffle drawings shall be conducted in 1 calendar day.
(3)
A raffle license is valid until all raffles are drawn.
(4)
A raffle license shall state the day for the drawing or drawings.
(b)
A money prize for a raffle may not exceed:
(1)
$10,000 if the sponsoring organization has not held a raffle for a money prize exceeding $1,000 in the current calendar year; or
(2)
$1,000 if the sponsoring organization has held a raffle for a money prize exceeding $1,000 in the current calendar year.
(c)
An organization that intends to conduct a raffle for a money prize exceeding $1,000 shall:
(1)
post a bond in the amount of the money prize; or
(2)
obtain an irrevocable letter of credit from a bank in the amount of the money prize.