Maryland Criminal Law Section 12-106

      (a)      (1)      Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, Subtitle 2 of this title, or Title 13 of this article and except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a bona fide charitable organization in this State may conduct a raffle for the exclusive benefit of the charitable organization if the prize awarded is real property:

                  (i)      to which the charitable organization holds title; or

                  (ii)      for which the charitable organization has the ability to convey title.

            (2)      A charitable organization may not conduct more than two raffles of real property in a calendar year.

            (3)      The Secretary of State may adopt regulations governing a raffle of real property by a charitable organization under this subsection.

      (b)      (1)      Notwithstanding any other provision of this article and except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a political committee or candidate for public office may conduct a raffle if the prizes awarded are money or merchandise.

            (2)      (i)      The cost of a raffle ticket under this subsection may not exceed $5.

                  (ii)      An individual may not purchase more than $50 worth of tickets.

            (3)      This subsection does not relieve a political committee or candidate from the reporting and record keeping requirements under the Election Law Article.