Maryland Criminal Law Section 13-706

      The following organizations are not required to obtain a license under § 13-705 of this subtitle to conduct bingo:

            (1)      a religious organization;

            (2)      a patriotic organization;

            (3)      an educational organization;

            (4)      a charitable or benevolent organization;

            (5)      a civic organization;

            (6)      a volunteer fire company; or

            (7)      any other organization that is authorized under § 13-703 of this subtitle and Subtitle 2 of this title to conduct bingo in the county.