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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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CRIMINAL LAW |
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TITLE 13. GAMING -- LOCAL PROVISIONS |
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SUBTITLE 15. HARFORD COUNTY |
§ 13-1501. Definitions
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(a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection formerly was Art. 27, § 254(a)(1).
** REVISOR'S NOTE
In this section and throughout this subtitle, the references to this "subtitle" are substituted for the former references to this "section" to reflect the reorganization of material derived from former Art. 27, § 254 in this subtitle.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
No other changes are made.
(b) Bingo. -- "Bingo":
(1) includes instant bingo; but
(2) does not include members-only instant bingo.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 254(a)(2).
(c) 50/50. -- "50/50" means a drawing from a finite number of chances in which the proceeds from the sale of chances are split evenly between the winner and the organization conducting the game.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 254(e)(1).
** REVISOR'S NOTE
The former phrase "[f]or the purposes of this subsection" is deleted in light of the reorganization of material derived from former Art. 27, § 254(e) in this subtitle.
(d) Gaming event. -- "Gaming event" means bingo, members-only instant bingo, a raffle, or a paddle wheel.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection is new language added to reflect the gaming activities authorized under this subtitle and for consistency within this title.
(e) Members-only instant bingo. -- "Members-only instant bingo" means an instant bingo game that is limited to members and guests of an organization listed in § 13-1503(b) of this subtitle.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 254(a)(3).
(f) Sheriff. -- "Sheriff" means the Sheriff of Harford County.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition of the full title "Sheriff of Harford County".