# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions

### Subtitle 15. Harford County

#### Section 13-1506

(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.

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