In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Breakout ticket” includes instant bingo, Nevada club, lucky seven, and similar games. “Qualified organization” means a bona fide nonprofit organization qualified under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3), (4), (7), or (10). “Qualified organization” includes: a religious organization; a volunteer fire company; a volunteer rescue squad; a fraternal organization; a patriotic organization; an educational organization; and a charitable organization.

This subtitle applies only in Montgomery County.

A qualified organization may conduct bingo in the county to benefit charity or to further the purpose of the qualified organization. Bingo shall be conducted only by the qualified organization and not by a person who: retains a portion of the proceeds from the bingo game; or is compensated by the qualified organization for which the bingo is held. A person may not receive a private profit from the proceeds of bingo. A qualified organization that conducts bingo shall: keep accurate records of all transactions that occur on behalf of the bingo game; keep the records for 2 years after the bingo game; and on request, make the records available for examination by: the State's Attorney for the county; the county sheriff; the county Department of Health and Human Services; the county attorney; the Department of State Police; or a designated officer or agent of any of those units. A person conducting bingo shall be a resident of the county and a member of the qualified organization. Alcoholic beverages may not be sold or consumed in the room in which bingo is conducted, either during a game or an intermission between games. Money prizes not exceeding $1,000 in each game may be awarded in bingo. The qualified organization may sell breakout tickets in the room in which bingo is conducted, either during a game or an intermission between games. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, a person may conduct bingo at the annual Montgomery County Fair for the benefit of the Montgomery County Agricultural Center, Inc. A person who conducts bingo under this subsection may award only noncash prizes. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, in Montgomery County, an individual who is at least 55 years old may conduct a bingo game involving cash prizes if the game: is conducted not more than once a week in a common area of a residential property that is restricted to residents who are at least 55 years old; allows a player to compete directly against one or more other players who are residents of the residential property where the game is held; does not allow an individual or an organization to benefit financially in any way, directly or indirectly, other than from the winnings accrued by participating as a player in the game; does not involve: a player’s use of an electronic device that connects to the Internet; the use of paid public advertising or promotions; the charging of a fee for admission, a seat, entertainment, or any other fee; or the use of any money, except money used for purchasing bingo cards or food or drink; and has a limit of $1,000 on the total amount of money, tokens representing money, or any other thing or consideration of value that may be won by all players during any 24–hour period.

A qualified organization that conducts bingo in the county shall be licensed by the county under this subtitle.

A qualified organization that conducts bingo in the county shall be located in the county.

A qualified organization that intends to conduct bingo shall submit a bingo license application on a form that the county provides. A qualified organization shall disclose the following information on the license application: the name of the qualified organization, and the names and addresses of its officers and directors; a complete statement of the purposes and objectives of the qualified organization and the purposes for which the qualified organization will use the proceeds from the bingo; a statement under oath by the president and treasurer, or the chief executive and fiscal officer, of the qualified organization that: an agreement does not exist to divert any of the proceeds of the bingo to another person; and another person will not receive any of the proceeds of the bingo except to further the purpose of the qualified organization; and any additional information that the county requires.

The county may issue an annual bingo license authorizing the holder to conduct bingo at a specified fixed location: at any time during the year for which the license is issued; but not to exceed twice in any 1 week.

The county may issue: one temporary 10-day bingo license to each applicant each calendar year at a fee determined by the county; or a 1-day bingo license at a fee determined by the county, not to exceed three 1-day licenses to each applicant each calendar year, authorizing the holder to conduct bingo at a specified fixed location for 1 day. A temporary 10-day bingo license authorizes the holder to conduct bingo at a specified fixed location for a maximum of 10 days in any 1 year.

The county shall: adopt regulations for the conduct of bingo; establish license fees, based on the administrative cost of regulating bingo and issuing each class of license; and establish the hours of operation for bingo. After a public hearing, the county may revoke a bingo license for failure of the holder to comply with this subtitle or regulations adopted under this subtitle.

A qualified organization may conduct a raffle in the county to benefit charity or to further the purpose of the qualified organization. A raffle shall be conducted by a qualified organization and not by a person who: retains a portion of the proceeds from the raffle; or is compensated by the qualified organization for which the raffle is held. A person may not receive a private profit from the proceeds of a raffle. A qualified organization that conducts a raffle shall: keep accurate records of all transactions that occur on behalf of the raffle; keep the records for 2 years after the raffle; and on request, make the records available for examination by: the State’s Attorney for the county; the county sheriff; the county Department of Health and Human Services; the county attorney; the Department of State Police; or a designated officer or agent of any of those units. A person operating a raffle shall be a resident of the county and a member of the qualified organization. Prizes of money or merchandise may be awarded in a raffle conducted under this subtitle. For a raffle of real property, the requirements of this section are in addition to the requirements of § 12-106(a) of this article. Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a qualified organization may not conduct more than 12 raffles each year. There is no limit to the number of 50/50 raffles that a qualified organization may conduct if the prize for each 50/50 raffle does not exceed $300.

Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a qualified organization that intends to conduct a raffle in the county shall obtain a permit from the county. A permit is not required to conduct a 50/50 raffle.

A qualified organization that conducts a raffle in the county shall be located in the county.

A qualified organization shall apply for a raffle permit on a form that the county provides. A qualified organization shall disclose the following information on the permit application: the name of the qualified organization, and the names and addresses of its officers and directors; a complete statement of the purposes and objectives of the qualified organization, and the purposes for which the qualified organization will use the proceeds from the raffle; a statement under oath by the president and treasurer, or the chief executive and fiscal officer, of the qualified organization that: an agreement does not exist to divert any of the proceeds of the raffle to another; and another person will not receive any of the proceeds of the raffle except to further the purpose of the qualified organization; in the case of a raffle of real property, under § 12-106(a) of this article, a copy of the disclosure statement filed with the Secretary of State; and any additional information that the county requires.

The county: may adopt regulations necessary for the conduct of a raffle; and after a public hearing, may revoke the permit of a holder for failure to comply with this subtitle or regulations adopted under this subtitle.

A person who violates this subtitle or a regulation adopted by the county under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine of $1,000 or both.