2016 Maryland Code
Criminal Law
Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 11 - Charles County
§ 13-1101. Definitions

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

** REVISOR'S NOTE

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 253A(a)(1).

** REVISOR'S NOTE

Throughout this subtitle, the references to "this subtitle" are substituted for the former references to "this section" to reflect the reorganization of material derived from former Art. 27, § 253A, relating to gaming in Charles County, in this subtitle.

(b) Board. -- "Board" means the Charles County Gaming Permit Review Board.

** REVISOR'S NOTE

This subsection formerly was Art. 27, § 253A(a)(2).

** REVISOR'S NOTE

No changes are made.

(c) County commissioners. -- "County commissioners" means the Board of County Commissioners of Charles County.

** REVISOR'S NOTE

This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition of the phrase "Board of County Commissioners" and for consistency with other subtitles in this title.

(d) Fundraising organization. -- "Fundraising organization" means an incorporated or unincorporated bona fide:

(1) religious organization;

(2) fraternal organization;

(3) civic organization;

(4) war veterans' organization;

(5) charitable organization;

(6) volunteer fire company;

(7) rescue squad; or

(8) ambulance company.

** REVISOR'S NOTE

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 253A(a)(4).

(e) Gaming device. --

(1) "Gaming device" means a mechanism for playing a game of chance.

(2) "Gaming device" includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, and chance book.

(3) "Gaming device" does not include bingo, a slot machine, or other gaming device that is otherwise regulated by State law.

** REVISOR'S NOTE

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 253A(a)(5).

(f) Gaming event. --

(1) "Gaming event" means an event involving a game of chance.

(2) "Gaming event" includes:

(i) a carnival;

(ii) a bazaar; and

(iii) a raffle involving prizes of cash exceeding $ 1,000 or merchandise with a cash equivalent exceeding $ 1,000.

(3) "Gaming event" does not include bingo.

** REVISOR'S NOTE

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 253A(a)(6).

(g) Gaming permit. -- "Gaming permit" means a permit to operate a gaming device at a gaming event that the county commissioners issue under this subtitle.

** REVISOR'S NOTE

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 253A(a)(7).

(h) Person. -- "Person" includes a joint interest held by two or more persons.

** REVISOR'S NOTE

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 253A(a)(8).

** REVISOR'S NOTE

The portion of former Art. 27, § 253A(a)(8) that is not included in the article-wide defined term "person" appears in this subsection. See § 1-101 of this article for the balance of the definition.

** DEFINED TERM:

"Person" § 1-101

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(i) Representative. -- "Representative" means a person who has been a bona fide member of a fundraising organization or educational organization for at least 1 year before the date of a gaming permit application by the fundraising organization or educational organization.

REVISOR'S NOTE

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 253A(a)(9).

REVISOR'S NOTE

The reference to an application "by the fundraising organization" is added to clarify that a representative may only represent the particular fundraising organization that applies for the gaming permit application for purposes of that application, and not another fundraising organization.

REVISOR'S NOTE

The references to an "educational organization" are added to reflect the exclusive use of representatives of such an organization to manage or conduct bingo under § 13-1110 of this subtitle.

"Person" § 1-101