# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions

### Subtitle 24. Washington County

#### Section 13-2408

(a) Before a person may conduct bingo, the person shall obtain a bingo permit from the county commissioners.

(b)

  (1) Before issuing a bingo permit, the county commissioners shall ascertain:

    (i) the purpose of the bingo game; and

    (ii) the intended use of receipts from bingo.

  (2) The county commissioners may not issue a new bingo permit for bingo that is to be conducted for profit.

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