# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions

### Subtitle 2. Gaming Events -- Certain Counties

#### Section 13-201

(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.

#### Section 13-202

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.

#### Section 13-203

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.

#### Section 13-204

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.

#### Section 13-205

A qualified organization that conducts a gaming event under this subtitle shall manage the gaming event personally through its members.

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