§ 13-1306. Bingo -- Generally

   (a) Permit required. -- A person authorized to conduct bingo under this subtitle shall obtain a bingo permit from the county agency designated by the county commissioners to issue a bingo permit.

(b) Qualified organizations. -- Any of the following organizations, if a legal resident of the county, may conduct bingo to benefit charity in the county or to further the purposes of one of the following organizations:

   (1) a bona fide:

      (i) religious organization;

      (ii) fraternal organization;

      (iii) patriotic organization;

      (iv) educational organization;

      (v) civic organization;

      (vi) war veterans' organization;

      (vii) hospital;

      (viii) amateur athletic organization; or

      (ix) charitable organization;

   (2) a volunteer:

      (i) fire company;

      (ii) rescue company; or

      (iii) ambulance company; or

   (3) an auxiliary for a volunteer:

      (i) fire company;

      (ii) rescue company; or

      (iii) ambulance company.

(c) Unqualified persons. --

   (1) A person who is not a legal resident of Frederick County may not conduct bingo.

   (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, each year the Frederick County Agricultural Association may sell or lease a right or concession to any person to conduct bingo at the Frederick County Fair.

(d) Application. --

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

   (2) The county commissioners may require an applicant for a bingo permit to pay a permit fee set by the county commissioners.

(e) Prize limitations. -- A person who conducts bingo may not offer or award:

   (1) a prize or award with a fair market value exceeding $ 5,000; or

   (2) a money prize exceeding $ 5,000.

(f) Regulations. -- The county commissioners may adopt regulations to carry out this section.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 249; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.