§ 13–2101
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-2101 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 21. St. Mary's County
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“County commissioners” means the County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County.
(c)
“Designee” means a person designated by the county commissioners to administer the issuance of bingo licenses or gaming permits in the county.
(d)
(1)
“Gaming device” means a mechanism for playing a game of chance.
(2)
“Gaming device” includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, bingo, Nevada card, and a stamp machine.
(3)
“Gaming device” does not include a slot machine, as defined in § 12–301 of this article.
(e)
“Gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.
(f)
“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.
(g)
“Sheriff” means the Sheriff of St. Mary’s County.