Maryland Criminal Law Section 13-703

      (a)      Before an organization may conduct a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners.

      (b)      An organization may conduct a gaming event in the county if the organization is:

            (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.

      (c)      (1)      The permit shall state:

                  (i)      the nature of any gaming device to be operated at the gaming event; and

                  (ii)      the frequency with which the gaming event will be conducted.

            (2)      The county commissioners may charge a reasonable fee for a permit.