# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions

### Subtitle 16. Howard County

#### Section 13-1602

(a) Any of the following organizations may conduct bingo to benefit charity in the county or to further the purposes of the organization:

  (1) a bona fide:

    (i) religious organization;

    (ii) fraternal organization;

    (iii) patriotic organization;

    (iv) educational organization; or

    (v) charitable organization; or

  (2) a volunteer fire company.

(b) A person who is not a legal resident of the county may not conduct bingo in the county, even if the game is for the benefit of an organization listed in subsection (a) of this section.

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