Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions — Subtitle 26. Worcester County

intends to raise money for an exclusively charitable or educational purpose that is specifically described in the license application filed with the Department; and

has operated as a nonprofit organization in the county for at least 5 years before applying for a license under this part.

The Department shall exercise control and supervision over all games of bingo to ensure that the games are conducted fairly in accordance with the provisions of the licenses issued under § 13–2609 of this subtitle, the regulations adopted by the Department, and this part.

The Department shall prevent bingo from being conducted for a commercial purpose, for private profit, or in any manner other than as provided in this part.

bingo is being or will be conducted; or

any equipment that is being or will be used to conduct bingo is located.

an annual license to conduct bingo for more than 15 days in a year; or

a temporary license to conduct bingo for 15 days or fewer in a year.

An applicant for a license shall submit to the Department an application on the form that the Department by regulation requires.

The application form shall require:

An applicant shall pay to the Department a license fee of:

The Department shall pay to the county commissioners all license fees collected under this part.

Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the value of a prize in money, merchandise, or services for any one game of bingo conducted under this part may not exceed $200.

Jackpot prizes may be offered in a maximum amount of $5,000.

“Winner Take All” games may be offered without a prize limit.

the amount of gross receipts derived from the game;

each item of expense incurred in the conduct of the game;

each item of expenditure made in connection with the game; and

the net profit derived from the conduct of the game.

Each licensee shall pay to the county commissioners 3% of the gross receipts derived from bingo for each day that bingo is conducted by the licensee under this part.

The licensee shall pay the money at the time the licensee submits to the Department the statement required under § 13–2612 of this subtitle.

An organization described in § 13–2606(5) of this subtitle may retain up to one–half of the proceeds derived from bingo conducted under this part for the benefit of the organization.

The organization shall distribute any remaining proceeds for educational or charitable purposes.

From the percentage of the gross receipts retained by the county commissioners, the county commissioners shall first pay the expenses necessary to administer this part.

All additional funds shall be credited by the county commissioners to the general funds of the county.

A licensee may not:

A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 for each violation.

A person may not receive any of the proceeds of bingo conducted under this part except for the purposes provided in this part.

A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

“Gaming device” means a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, raffle, or any other mechanism for playing a game of chance.

“Gaming device” does not include bingo.

a bona fide religious organization that has conducted religious services at the same location in the county for at least 3 years before applying for a permit;

a volunteer fire company that is supported by the county or a municipal corporation in the county or an auxiliary unit whose members are directly associated with the volunteer fire company or auxiliary unit;

a nationally chartered veterans’ organization or an auxiliary unit whose members are directly associated with the veterans’ organization;

a bona fide nonprofit fraternal, educational, civic, patriotic, or charitable organization that intends to conduct a fundraiser for the benefit of a charity located in the county; or

a bona fide nonprofit organization that:

more than eight multiple gaming device permits for fundraisers to be held in any one facility in any 1 year; or

more than three multiple gaming device permits for fundraisers to be held in any one facility in any 27-day period.

Each organization that receives a permit for a fundraiser under this part shall designate an individual who is responsible for complying with the terms and conditions of the permit and this part.

a structure that is owned, leased, or occupied by the organization;

a structure that is owned, leased, or occupied by an organization that would qualify for a permit under § 13-2621 of this subtitle; or

a public location that is described in the permit application and approved by the State’s Attorney for the county.