2016 Maryland Code
Criminal Law
Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 10 - Cecil County
§ 13-1001. Definitions

(a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated.

** REVISOR'S NOTE

This subsection is new language used as the standard introductory language to a definition section.

(b) Bingo. -- "Bingo" includes instant bingo.

** REVISOR'S NOTE

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 261(a).

(c) Gaming event. -- "Gaming event" means a carnival, bazaar, raffle, or other game of entertainment.

** REVISOR'S NOTE

This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition of the phrase "carnival, bazaar, raffle, or other game of entertainment" and for consistency within this title.

(d) Qualified organization. -- "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.

** REVISOR'S NOTE

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 261(b), as it related to the types of organizations that are allowed to conduct gaming events and bingo in Cecil County.

** REVISOR'S NOTE

The former references to a "corporation" are deleted as included in the reference to an "organization".