# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions

### Subtitle 7. Calvert County

#### Section 13-703

(a) Before an organization may conduct a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners.

(b) An organization may conduct a gaming event in the county if the organization is:

  (1) a volunteer fire company; or

  (2) a bona fide:

    (i) religious organization;

    (ii) fraternal organization;

    (iii) civic organization;

    (iv) war veterans' organization; or

    (v) charitable organization.

(c)

  (1) The permit shall state:

    (i) the nature of any gaming device to be operated at the gaming event; and

    (ii) the frequency with which the gaming event will be conducted.

  (2) The county commissioners may charge a reasonable fee for a permit.

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