To be eligible for a bingo license, an organization must be:
(1) a bona fide religious group that has conducted religious services at a fixed location in the county for at least 3 years before the application date;
(2) a volunteer fire company or volunteer rescue squad, regardless of whether the company or squad is supported by tax revenues, or an auxiliary unit whose members are associated directly with the company or squad;
(3) a nationally chartered veterans’ organization, or an auxiliary unit whose members are associated directly with the organization; or
(4) a nonprofit organization that:
(i) has operated in the county for at least 3 years before the application date; and
(ii) intends to raise money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose specifically described in the application.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 21 - St. Mary's County
Section 13-2102 - Scope and Application of Subtitle
Section 13-2103 - Bingo -- License Required
Section 13-2104 - Bingo -- Qualified Organizations
Section 13-2105 - Bingo -- License Application
Section 13-2106 - Bingo -- License Fee
Section 13-2107 - Bingo -- Right to License
Section 13-2108 - Bingo -- License Term
Section 13-2109 - Bingo -- Report
Section 13-2110 - Bingo -- Disqualification
Section 13-2111 - Gaming Events and Gaming Devices
Section 13-2112 - Gaming Events and Gaming Devices -- Management of Operation
Section 13-2113 - Gaming Events and Gaming Devices -- Daily Use Limitation
Section 13-2114 - Gaming Events and Gaming Devices -- Proceeds
Section 13-2115 - Gaming Events and Gaming Devices -- Record Keeping