2021 Maryland Statutes
Criminal Law
Title 12 - Gaming -- Statewide Provisions
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Section 12-106 - Raffles

    (a)    (1)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, Subtitle 2 of this title, or Title 13 of this article and except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a bona fide charitable organization in this State may conduct a raffle for the exclusive benefit of the charitable organization if the prize awarded is real property:

            (i)    to which the charitable organization holds title; or

            (ii)    for which the charitable organization has the ability to convey title.

        (2)    A charitable organization may not conduct more than two raffles of real property in a calendar year.

        (3)    The Secretary of State may adopt regulations governing a raffle of real property by a charitable organization under this subsection.

    (b)    (1)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this article and except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a political committee or candidate for public office may conduct a raffle if the prizes awarded are money or merchandise.

        (2)    (i)    The cost of a raffle ticket under this subsection may not exceed $5.

            (ii)    An individual may not purchase more than $50 worth of tickets.

        (3)    This subsection does not relieve a political committee or candidate from the reporting and record keeping requirements under the Election Law Article.

    (c)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a depository institution, as defined in § 1–211 of the Financial Institutions Article, may conduct a savings promotion raffle under § 1–211 of the Financial Institutions Article.