Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1101
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1101, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.
Not legal advice. This page reproduces the official text of a government statute for reference only. Laws change, and how a statute applies depends on your specific facts. For advice about your situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.
§13–1101.
Official statutory text
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “County Attorney” means the County Attorney for Charles County.
(c) “County commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Charles County.
(d) “Fundraising organization” means an incorporated or unincorporated bona fide:
(1) religious organization;
(2) fraternal organization;
(3) civic organization;
(4) war veterans’ organization;
(5) charitable organization;
(6) volunteer fire company;
(7) rescue squad; or
(8) ambulance company.
(e) (1) “Gaming device” means a mechanism for playing a game of chance.
(2) “Gaming device” includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, and chance book.
(3) “Gaming device” does not include bingo, a slot machine, or other gaming device that is otherwise regulated by State law.
(f) (1) “Gaming event” means an event involving a game of chance.
(2) “Gaming event” includes:
(i) a carnival;
(ii) a bazaar; and
(iii) a raffle involving prizes of cash exceeding $1,000 or merchandise with a cash equivalent exceeding $1,000.
(3) “Gaming event” does not include bingo.
(g) “Gaming permit” means a permit to operate a gaming device at a gaming event that the county commissioners issue under this subtitle.
(h) “Person” includes a joint interest held by two or more persons.
(i) “Representative” means a person who has been a bona fide member of a fundraising organization or educational organization for at least 1 year before the date of a gaming permit application by the fundraising organization or educational organization.
(b) “County Attorney” means the County Attorney for Charles County.
(c) “County commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Charles County.
(d) “Fundraising organization” means an incorporated or unincorporated bona fide:
(1) religious organization;
(2) fraternal organization;
(3) civic organization;
(4) war veterans’ organization;
(5) charitable organization;
(6) volunteer fire company;
(7) rescue squad; or
(8) ambulance company.
(e) (1) “Gaming device” means a mechanism for playing a game of chance.
(2) “Gaming device” includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, and chance book.
(3) “Gaming device” does not include bingo, a slot machine, or other gaming device that is otherwise regulated by State law.
(f) (1) “Gaming event” means an event involving a game of chance.
(2) “Gaming event” includes:
(i) a carnival;
(ii) a bazaar; and
(iii) a raffle involving prizes of cash exceeding $1,000 or merchandise with a cash equivalent exceeding $1,000.
(3) “Gaming event” does not include bingo.
(g) “Gaming permit” means a permit to operate a gaming device at a gaming event that the county commissioners issue under this subtitle.
(h) “Person” includes a joint interest held by two or more persons.
(i) “Representative” means a person who has been a bona fide member of a fundraising organization or educational organization for at least 1 year before the date of a gaming permit application by the fundraising organization or educational organization.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
Dealing with a criminal defense matter in Maryland?
See all Maryland Criminal Defense lawyers
About this page: Statute text is reproduced from official government publishers via the
Open US Law dataset
(Vaquill AI, snapshot v2026.08, CC BY 4.0). Primary legislative text like this is public domain under the government-edicts doctrine
(Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 2020). We link every section back to its official source so you can verify it independently.