Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1908
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1908, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.
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§13–1908.
Official statutory text
(a) This section does not apply to a raffle conducted under § 13–1911.1 of this subtitle.
(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a qualified organization may conduct a raffle.
(c) (1) The proceeds of a raffle:
(i) shall benefit the qualified organization; and
(ii) shall be used for the purposes of the qualified organization.
(2) Except for a bona fide raffle winner, an individual or group may not:
(i) benefit financially from the holding of a raffle; or
(ii) receive or be paid any proceeds from a raffle for personal use or benefit.
(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a qualified organization may conduct a raffle.
(c) (1) The proceeds of a raffle:
(i) shall benefit the qualified organization; and
(ii) shall be used for the purposes of the qualified organization.
(2) Except for a bona fide raffle winner, an individual or group may not:
(i) benefit financially from the holding of a raffle; or
(ii) receive or be paid any proceeds from a raffle for personal use or benefit.
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