Before an organization may conduct bingo under this subtitle, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners. In this subsection, “qualified organization” means a bona fide: religious organization; fraternal organization; patriotic organization; educational organization; charitable organization; volunteer fire company; or senior center site council. A qualified organization may conduct bingo in the county to benefit charity or to further the purpose of the qualified organization. A senior center site council may obtain a permit to conduct bingo in a senior center 5 days per week, excluding Sunday. A senior center site council may not: award a prize of money to a winner exceeding $50 in each session; or charge more than 5 cents for each bingo card. All money that remains after prizes are awarded shall be distributed to the senior center site council. An applicant for a permit shall pay the fee that the county commissioners set. The county commissioners shall set the permit fee at a level sufficient to cover the costs of issuing the permit. Only the holder of a permit issued under this section may conduct bingo authorized by the permit. The holder of a permit issued under this section may not transfer or assign the right to conduct bingo to another person.