1. (a) Before an organization conducts a gaming event under this subtitle, the organization shall obtain a license from the sheriff.

2. (b) The following organizations may obtain a license to conduct a gaming event:

   1. (1) a bona fide religious group that has conducted religious services at a fixed location in the county for at least 3 years before applying for a license;
   2. (2) a State-chartered organization authorized by a nationally chartered veterans organization;
   3. (3) a tax-supported volunteer fire company; or
   4. (4) a nonprofit organization that intends to raise money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose which is specifically described in the application for a license.

3. (c) An application for a license shall contain a certification by a principal officer of the organization that states:

   1. (1) the scheduled time and place of the gaming event and the date of any raffle drawing;
   2. (2) that the licensed activities will be managed and conducted solely and personally by the regular members of the organization without the assistance of gaming professionals;
   3. (3) that all money prizes offered will comply with the limits listed in this subtitle;
   4. (4) that the organization, by one of its principal officers, shall, within 15 days after the last day named in the application for conducting the licensed activities, file a report under penalties of perjury containing the information required by § 13-1509 of this subtitle; and
   5. (5) if the organization is a nonprofit organization that intends to raise money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose, a specific description of the purpose.

4. (d) The sheriff shall charge the following license fees:

   1. (1) $5 for a bingo license;
   2. (2) $10 for a paddle wheel license;
   3. (3) $10 for a raffle license;
   4. (4) $10 for a 50/50 license; and
   5. (5) $15 for a members-only instant bingo license.

5. (e) An activity for which a license is issued under this subtitle must be conducted and managed solely and personally by regular members of the organization:

   1. (1) who do not regularly conduct gaming activities for any other organization; and
   2. (2) without the assistance of gaming professionals.

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 374, § 1, eff. July 1, 2009.

Formerly Art. 27, § 254.