Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1501
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1501, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.
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§13–1501.
Official statutory text
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Bingo”:
(1) includes instant bingo; but
(2) does not include members-only instant bingo.
(c) “50/50” means a drawing from a finite number of chances in which the proceeds from the sale of chances are split evenly between the winner and the organization conducting the game.
(d) “Gaming event” means bingo, members-only instant bingo, a raffle, or a paddle wheel.
(e) “Members-only instant bingo” means an instant bingo game that is limited to members and guests of an organization listed in § 13-1503(b) of this subtitle.
(f) “Sheriff” means the Sheriff of Harford County.
(b) “Bingo”:
(1) includes instant bingo; but
(2) does not include members-only instant bingo.
(c) “50/50” means a drawing from a finite number of chances in which the proceeds from the sale of chances are split evenly between the winner and the organization conducting the game.
(d) “Gaming event” means bingo, members-only instant bingo, a raffle, or a paddle wheel.
(e) “Members-only instant bingo” means an instant bingo game that is limited to members and guests of an organization listed in § 13-1503(b) of this subtitle.
(f) “Sheriff” means the Sheriff of Harford County.
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