1. (a)

   1. (1) The sheriff may not issue to a single organization in 1 calendar year more than 52 bingo licenses.
   2. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, not more than one bingo license may be issued to a single organization in a single calendar week.

   3. (3) A license to conduct bingo is valid:

      1. (i) for 24 consecutive hours; or
      2. (ii) if the license is issued for use in conjunction with and at a carnival, during carnival hours, and for the shorter of the duration of the carnival or 14 consecutive days.

2. (b) A money prize for a bingo game may not exceed:

   1. (1) $500; or
   2. (2) $1,000 for a jackpot.
3. (c) An instant bingo game may be sold and played only at the location listed on the license.
4. (d) A minor may not sell or play instant bingo.
5. (e) A license to operate a paddle wheel shall also operate as a license to conduct bingo, if authorized by the sheriff on request.

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.