§ 12-101. Definitions

MD Crim Law Code § 12-101 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)    “Candidate” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article.

(c)    (1)    “Credit” means payment by a credit card or promissory note.

(2)    “Credit” includes selling or pledging personal property in exchange for cash or tokens.

(d)    (1)    “Gaming device” means:

(i)    a gaming table, except a billiard table, at which a game of chance is played for money or any other thing or consideration of value; or

(ii)    a game or device at which money or any other thing or consideration of value is bet, wagered, or gambled.

(2)    “Gaming device” includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, and bingo.

(e)    “Gaming event” means:

(1)    a bingo game;

(2)    a carnival;

(3)    a bazaar;

(4)    a raffle;

(5)    a benefit performance; or

(6)    any other event at which a gaming device is operated.

(f)    “Organization” includes:

(1)    a fraternal, religious, civic, patriotic, educational, or charitable organization;

(2)    a volunteer fire company, rescue squad, or auxiliary unit;

(3)    a veterans’ organization or club;

(4)    a bona fide nonprofit organization that is raising money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose; or

(5)    any organization that is authorized to conduct a gaming event under Subtitle 1 or 2 of this title or Title 13 of this article.

(g)    “Political committee” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article.

(h)    “Token” means a poker chip, bingo chip, or other device commonly used instead of money in the playing of a gaming device.