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§ 13-1504. Bingo

MD Crim Law Code § 13-1504 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    (1)    The sheriff may not issue to a single organization in 1 calendar year more than 52 bingo licenses.

(2)    Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, not more than one bingo license may be issued to a single organization in a single calendar week.

(3)    A license to conduct bingo is valid:

(i)    for 24 consecutive hours; or

(ii)    if the license is issued for use in conjunction with and at a carnival, during carnival hours, and for the shorter of the duration of the carnival or 14 consecutive days.

(b)    A money prize for a bingo game may not exceed:

(1)    $500; or

(2)    $1,000 for a jackpot.

(c)    An instant bingo game may be sold and played only at the location listed on the license.

(d)    A minor may not sell or play instant bingo.

(e)    A license to operate a paddle wheel shall also operate as a license to conduct bingo, if authorized by the sheriff on request.

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