2016 Maryland Code
Criminal Law
Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 2 - Gaming Events -- Certain Counties
§ 13-201. Definitions

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

** REVISOR'S NOTE

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

(b) Gaming event. -- "Gaming event" means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.

** REVISOR'S NOTE

This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition.

** REVISOR'S NOTE

It is based on the former references to a "carnival, bazaar, or raffle" in former Art. 27, § 255(b)(1).

(c) 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 added to avoid repetition. It is based on the former references to a "volunteer fire company or bona fide fraternal, civic, war veterans', religious or charitable organization or corporation" in former Art. 27, § 255(b)(1).

** REVISOR'S NOTE

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