In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle. “Qualified organization” means: a volunteer fire company; or a bona fide: religious organization; fraternal organization; civic organization; war veterans’ organization; or charitable organization.

Except as otherwise provided in this title, this subtitle applies in the following counties: Allegany County; Anne Arundel County; Baltimore County; Calvert County; Caroline County; Carroll County; Dorchester County; Frederick County; Garrett County; Howard County; Prince George’s County; St. Mary’s County; Somerset County; Talbot County; and Washington County.

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: benefit financially from the gaming event under this subtitle; or receive any of the proceeds from the gaming event under this subtitle for personal use or benefit.

A qualified organization may award a prize in money or in merchandise at a gaming event using any gaming device, including: a paddle wheel; a wheel of fortune; a chance book; or bingo.

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