# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions

### Subtitle 21. St. Mary's County

#### Section 13-2111

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a qualified organization must hold a gaming permit whenever the qualified organization operates a gaming device in accordance with this subtitle.

(b) A qualified organization may hold a gaming event and may operate a gaming device if an individual or group of individuals does not:

  (1) benefit financially from the operation of the gaming device; or

  (2) receive from the operation of the gaming device any proceeds for personal use or benefit.

(c) The county commissioners may adopt regulations, in consultation with the designee under subsection (d) of this section, to administer and enforce the gaming device permit required under this section in the county.

(d) The county commissioners shall designate a person to administer the issuance of gaming permits under this section in the county.

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