# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions

### Subtitle 9. Carroll County

#### Section 13-907

(a) Before an organization may conduct bingo under this subtitle, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners.

(b)

  (1) In this subsection, "qualified organization" means a bona fide:

    (i) religious organization;

    (ii) fraternal organization;

    (iii) patriotic organization;

    (iv) educational organization;

    (v) charitable organization;

    (vi) volunteer fire company; or

    (vii) senior center site council.

  (2) A qualified organization may conduct bingo in the county to benefit charity or to further the purpose of the qualified organization.

(c)

  (1) A senior center site council may obtain a permit to conduct bingo in a senior center 5 days per week, excluding Sunday.

  (2) A senior center site council may not:

    (i) award a prize of money to a winner exceeding $50 in each session; or

    (ii) charge more than 5 cents for each bingo card.

  (3) All money that remains after prizes are awarded shall be distributed to the senior center site council.

(d)

  (1) An applicant for a permit shall pay the fee that the county commissioners set.

  (2) The county commissioners shall set the permit fee at a level sufficient to cover the costs of issuing the permit.

(e)

  (1) Only the holder of a permit issued under this section may conduct bingo authorized by the permit.

  (2) The holder of a permit issued under this section may not transfer or assign the right to conduct bingo to another person.

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