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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 36.07.01.01" title_num="36" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="01" heading="Scope.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>This subtitle applies to instant bingo machines in Anne Arundel and Calvert Counties.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Instant bingo machines and facilities regulated under this subtitle are permitted to operate only if:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The instant bingo machines were in operation:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>For a 1-year period ending December 31, 2007 by a qualified organization as defined in Criminal Law Article, §13-201, Annotated Code of Maryland; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Under a commercial bingo license on December 31, 2007;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The facility does not operate more than the number of instant bingo machines it operated on February 28, 2008; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The instant bingo machines:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Are operated in the same manner as those that were in operation at that individual instant bingo facility on July 1, 2007; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Have been approved by the Commission for use by any other entity authorized to operate an instant bingo machine.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An instant bingo machine that does not meet the requirements of §B of this regulation is an illegal electronic gaming device or slot machine.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Before allowing an instant bingo machine to be operated under this subtitle, the owner of the instant bingo machine shall be licensed by the Commission as a:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Facility operator;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Principal employee; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Manufacturer.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>