Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1602
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1602, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.
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§13–1602.
Official statutory text
(a) Any of the following organizations may conduct bingo to benefit charity in the county or to further the purposes of the organization:
(1) a bona fide:
(i) religious organization;
(ii) fraternal organization;
(iii) patriotic organization;
(iv) educational organization; or
(v) charitable organization; or
(2) a volunteer fire company.
(b) A person who is not a legal resident of the county may not conduct bingo in the county, even if the game is for the benefit of an organization listed in subsection (a) of this section.
(1) a bona fide:
(i) religious organization;
(ii) fraternal organization;
(iii) patriotic organization;
(iv) educational organization; or
(v) charitable organization; or
(2) a volunteer fire company.
(b) A person who is not a legal resident of the county may not conduct bingo in the county, even if the game is for the benefit of an organization listed in subsection (a) of this section.
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