# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions

### Subtitle 4. Anne Arundel County

#### Section 13-403

(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 Sec. 13-405 of this subtitle.

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