1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
2. (b) “Candidate” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article.

3. (c)

   1. (1) “Credit” means payment by a credit card or promissory note.
   2. (2) “Credit” includes selling or pledging personal property in exchange for cash or tokens.

4. (d)

   1. (1) “Gaming device” means:

      1. (i) a gaming table, except a billiard table, at which a game of chance is played for money or any other thing or consideration of value; or
      2. (ii) a game or device at which money or any other thing or consideration of value is bet, wagered, or gambled.
   2. (2) “Gaming device” includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, and bingo.

5. (e) “Gaming event” means:

   1. (1) a bingo game;
   2. (2) a carnival;
   3. (3) a bazaar;
   4. (4) a raffle;
   5. (5) a benefit performance; or
   6. (6) any other event at which a gaming device is operated.

6. (f) “Organization” includes:

   1. (1) a fraternal, religious, civic, patriotic, educational, or charitable organization;
   2. (2) a volunteer fire company, rescue squad, or auxiliary unit;
   3. (3) a veterans' organization or club;
   4. (4) a bona fide nonprofit organization that is raising money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose; or
   5. (5) any organization that is authorized to conduct a gaming event under Subtitle 1 or 2 of this title or Title 13 of this article.
7. (g) “Political committee” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article.
8. (h) “Token” means a poker chip, bingo chip, or other device commonly used instead of money in the playing of a gaming device.

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 213, § 7, eff. Jan. 1, 2003.

Formerly Art. 27, §§ 238, 244, 261D, 261E.