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§ 13-1405. Bingo.

MD Crim Law Code § 13-1405 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A person authorized to conduct bingo under subsection (b) of this section shall obtain a bingo permit from the county agency designated by the County Commissioners to issue a bingo permit.

(b)    An organization may conduct bingo for its own benefit or to benefit charity in the county if the organization is a legal resident of the county and is:

(1)    a bona fide:

(i)    religious organization;

(ii)    fraternal organization;

(iii)    civic organization;

(iv)    war veterans’ organization;

(v)    hospital;

(vi)    amateur athletic organization;

(vii)    patriotic organization;

(viii)    educational organization; or

(ix)    charitable organization;

(2)    a county volunteer fire department or rescue squad; or

(3)    an auxiliary for a county volunteer fire department or rescue squad.

(c)    A person who is not a legal resident of the county may not conduct bingo.

(d)    To qualify for a bingo permit, a person shall meet the requirements set by the county.

(e)    Only members of an organization listed under subsection (b) of this section may conduct and operate bingo games.

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