§ 13-1405. Bingo.

   (a) Permits required. -- 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) Requirements. -- 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) Nonresidents prohibited from conducting. -- A person who is not a legal resident of the county may not conduct bingo.

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

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

HISTORY: 2005, ch. 234; 2006, ch. 297.