# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions

### Subtitle 9. Carroll County

#### Section 13-904

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Multi-drawing raffle" means a raffle for which the drawings are held on more than 1 day.

  (3) "Raffle" means one or more drawings using a single series of chances sold in chance books or similar devices, at which one or more prizes are awarded.

  (4) "Single-drawing raffle" means a raffle for which the drawings are held on a single day.

(b) At a gaming event, the holder of a raffle may award a prize of money or merchandise using a chance book.

(c)

  (1) A single-drawing raffle may have only one major prize.

  (2) During a year, an organization listed in Sec. 13-903 of this subtitle may hold not more than:

    (i) six single-drawing raffles in which the major prize is worth $2,500 or more; or

    (ii) ten single-drawing raffles in which the major prize is worth less than $2,500.

  (3) An organization listed in Sec. 13-903 of this subtitle may not hold:

    (i) more than 52 weekly drawings in a multi-drawing raffle; or

    (ii) more than two multi-drawing raffles during a year.

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