Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 13 - Frederick County
Section 13-1306 - Bingo -- Generally

(a)    A person authorized to conduct bingo under this subtitle shall obtain a bingo permit from the county agency that issues a bingo permit.
    (b)    Any of the following organizations, if a legal resident of the county, may conduct bingo to benefit charity in the county or to further the purposes of one of the following organizations:
        (1)    a bona fide:
            (i)    religious organization;
            (ii)    fraternal organization;
            (iii)    patriotic organization;
            (iv)    educational organization;
            (v)    civic organization;
            (vi)    war veterans’ organization;
            (vii)    hospital;
            (viii)    amateur athletic organization; or
            (ix)    charitable organization;
        (2)    a volunteer:
            (i)    fire company;
            (ii)    rescue company; or
            (iii)    ambulance company; or
        (3)    an auxiliary for a volunteer:
            (i)    fire company;
            (ii)    rescue company; or
            (iii)    ambulance company.
    (c)    (1)    A person who is not a legal resident of Frederick County may not conduct bingo.
        (2)    Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, each year the Frederick County Agricultural Association may sell or lease a right or concession to any person to conduct bingo at the Frederick County Fair.
    (d)    (1)    To qualify for a bingo permit, a person shall meet the requirements set by Frederick County.
        (2)    The county may require an applicant for a bingo permit to pay a permit fee set by the county.
    (e)    A person who conducts bingo may not offer or award:
        (1)    a prize or award with a fair market value exceeding $5,000; or
        (2)    a money prize exceeding $5,000.
    (f)    Frederick County may adopt regulations to carry out this section.