§ 13–403
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-403 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 4. Anne Arundel County
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(a)
“Qualified member” means a person who:
(1)
obtained a membership in an organization in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the organization; and
(2)
has been a member for at least 12 months immediately before the gaming event.
(b)
A gaming device that is used at a gaming event shall be operated:
(1)
by qualified members of the organization or qualified members of other organizations allowed to operate gaming devices under this section; and
(2)
without the assistance of professional gaming device operators.
(c)
(1)
A person may not receive compensation from an organization for managing or operating a gaming device at a gaming event.
(2)
Another organization that operates a gaming device under this subtitle may receive compensation from an organization for managing or operating a gaming device at a gaming event.
(d)
Each organization conducting a gaming event shall submit to the Department of Inspections and Permits, in a manner determined by the county, a report under oath for each gaming event that provides:
(1)
an accounting of all funds received; and
(2)
a listing of the names, addresses, ages, and dates of membership of each individual who managed or operated a gaming device at the gaming event, including a statement that the individual is a qualified member of the organization.
(e)
This section may not be construed to:
(1)
limit or restrict the authority of the county to regulate, license, and designate the type of amusement or gaming devices that may be operated in the county; or
(2)
amend or apply to the laws pertaining to raffles in the county under § 13-405 of this subtitle.