Maryland Criminal Law Section 13-2101

      (a)      In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

      (b)      "County commissioners" means the Board of County Commissioners of St. Mary's County.

      (c)      (1)      "Gaming device" includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, bingo, Nevada card, and a stamp machine.

            (2)      "Gaming device" does not include a slot machine, as defined in § 12-301 of this article.

      (d)      "Gaming event" means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.

      (e)      "Qualified organization" means:

            (1)      a volunteer fire company; or

            (2)      a bona fide:

                  (i)      religious organization;

                  (ii)      fraternal organization;

                  (iii)      civic organization;

                  (iv)      war veterans' organization; or

                  (v)      charitable organization.

      (f)      "Sheriff" means the Sheriff of St. Mary's County.