Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions — Subtitle 2. Gaming Events -- Certain Counties
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-201 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 2. Gaming Events -- Certain Counties
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.
(c)
“Qualified organization” means:
(1)
a volunteer fire company; or
(2)
a bona fide:
(i)
religious organization;
(ii)
fraternal organization;
(iii)
civic organization;
(iv)
war veterans’ organization; or
(v)
charitable organization.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-202 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 2. Gaming Events -- Certain Counties
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Except as otherwise provided in this title, this subtitle applies in the following counties:
(1)
Allegany County;
(2)
Anne Arundel County;
(3)
Baltimore County;
(4)
Calvert County;
(5)
Caroline County;
(6)
Carroll County;
(7)
Dorchester County;
(8)
Frederick County;
(9)
Garrett County;
(10)
Howard County;
(11)
Prince George’s County;
(12)
St. Mary’s County;
(13)
Somerset County;
(14)
Talbot County; and
(15)
Washington County.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-203 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 2. Gaming Events -- Certain Counties
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This title and Title 12 of this article do not prohibit a qualified organization from conducting a gaming event for the exclusive benefit of a qualified organization if an individual or group of individuals does not:
(1)
benefit financially from the gaming event under this subtitle; or
(2)
receive any of the proceeds from the gaming event under this subtitle for personal use or benefit.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-204 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 2. Gaming Events -- Certain Counties
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A qualified organization may award a prize in money or in merchandise at a gaming event using any gaming device, including:
(1)
a paddle wheel;
(2)
a wheel of fortune;
(3)
a chance book; or
(4)
bingo.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-205 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 2. Gaming Events -- Certain Counties
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A qualified organization that conducts a gaming event under this subtitle shall manage the gaming event personally through its members.