Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13-1405

in effect

(a) A person authorized to conduct bingo under subsection (b) of this section shall obtain a bingo permit from the county agency designated by the County Commissioners to issue a bingo permit. (b) An organization may conduct bingo for its own benefit or to benefit charity in the county if the organization is a legal resident of the county and is: (1) a bona fide: (i) religious organization; (ii) fraternal organization; (iii) civic organization; (iv) war veterans’ organization; (v) hospital; (vi) amateur athletic organization; (vii) patriotic organization; (viii) educational organization; or (ix) charitable organization; (2) a county volunteer fire department or rescue squad; or (3) an auxiliary for a county volunteer fire department or rescue squad. (c) A person who is not a legal resident of the county may not conduct bingo. (d) To qualify for a bingo permit, a person shall meet the requirements set by the county. (e) Only members of an organization listed under subsection (b) of this section may conduct and operate bingo games.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcr&section=13-1405&enactments=falseFetched: 10/16/2026