§ 13-403. Gaming events

   (a) "Qualified member" defined. -- "Qualified member" means a person who:

   (1) obtained a membership in an organization in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the organization; and

   (2) has been a member for at least 12 months immediately before the gaming event.

(b) In general. -- A gaming device that is used at a gaming event shall be operated:

   (1) by qualified members of the organization or qualified members of other organizations allowed to operate gaming devices under this section; and

   (2) without the assistance of professional gaming device operators.

(c) Compensation prohibited. --

   (1) A person may not receive compensation from an organization for managing or operating a gaming device at a gaming event.

   (2) Another organization that operates a gaming device under this subtitle may receive compensation from an organization for managing or operating a gaming device at a gaming event.

(d) Accounting required. -- Each organization conducting a gaming event shall submit to the Department of Inspections and Permits, in a manner determined by the county, a report under oath for each gaming event that provides:

   (1) an accounting of all funds received; and

   (2) a listing of the names, addresses, ages, and dates of membership of each individual who managed or operated a gaming device at the gaming event, including a statement that the individual is a qualified member of the organization.

(e) Scope of section. -- This section may not be construed to:

   (1) limit or restrict the authority of the county to regulate, license, and designate the type of amusement or gaming devices that may be operated in the county; or

   (2) amend or apply to the laws pertaining to raffles in the county under § 13-405 of this subtitle.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 255(h)(1)(ii), (2); 2002, ch. 26, § 2.