Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 12-101 - Definitions(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.(b) "Candidate" has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article.(c)(1) "Credit" means payment by a credit card or promissory note.(2) "Credit" includes selling or pledging personal property in exchange for cash or tokens.(d)(1) "Gaming device" means: (i) a gaming table, except a billiard table, at which a game of chance is played for money or any other thing or consideration of value; or(ii) a game or device at which money or any other thing or consideration of value is bet, wagered, or gambled.(2) "Gaming device" includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, and bingo.(e) "Gaming event" means: (5) a benefit performance; or(6) any other event at which a gaming device is operated.(f) "Organization" includes:(1) a fraternal, religious, civic, patriotic, educational, or charitable organization;(2) a volunteer fire company, rescue squad, or auxiliary unit;(3) a veterans' organization or club;(4) a bona fide nonprofit organization that is raising money for an exclusively charitable, athletic, or educational purpose; or(5) any organization that is authorized to conduct a gaming event under Subtitle 1 or 2 of this title or Title 13 of this article.(g) "Political committee" has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article.(h) "Token" means a poker chip, bingo chip, or other device commonly used instead of money in the playing of a gaming device.