# 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.

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