Maryland Criminal Law Section 13-2621

      (a)      The county commissioners may issue a permit to any of the following organizations to conduct a fundraiser at which merchandise or money prizes may be awarded by gaming devices:

            (1)      a bona fide religious organization that has conducted religious services at the same location in the county for at least 3 years before applying for a permit;

            (2)      a volunteer fire company that is supported by the county or a municipal corporation in the county or an auxiliary unit whose members are directly associated with the volunteer fire company or auxiliary unit;

            (3)      a nationally chartered veterans' organization or an auxiliary unit whose members are directly associated with the veterans' organization;

            (4)      a bona fide nonprofit fraternal, educational, civic, patriotic, or charitable organization that intends to conduct a fundraiser for the benefit of a charity located in the county; or

            (5)      a bona fide nonprofit organization that:

                  (i)      intends to raise money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose that is specifically described in the permit application; and

                  (ii)      has operated as a nonprofit organization in the county for at least 3 years before applying for a permit.

      (b)      The county commissioners shall determine whether an organization qualifies for a permit under this section.

      (c)      An organization must be organized in and serve the residents of the county to be eligible for a permit under this section.

      (d)      An organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code is a bona fide charity under this section.