Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
(a) Before an organization may conduct bingo under this subtitle, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners.(b)(1) In this subsection, "qualified organization" means a bona fide:(i) religious organization;(ii) fraternal organization;(iii) patriotic organization;(iv) educational organization;(v) charitable organization;(vi) volunteer fire company; or(vii) senior center site council.(2) A qualified organization may conduct bingo in the county to benefit charity or to further the purpose of the qualified organization.(c)(1) A senior center site council may obtain a permit to conduct bingo in a senior center 5 days per week, excluding Sunday.(2) A senior center site council may not: (i) award a prize of money to a winner exceeding $50 in each session; or(ii) charge more than 5 cents for each bingo card.(3) All money that remains after prizes are awarded shall be distributed to the senior center site council.(d)(1) An applicant for a permit shall pay the fee that the county commissioners set.(2) The county commissioners shall set the permit fee at a level sufficient to cover the costs of issuing the permit.(e)(1) Only the holder of a permit issued under this section may conduct bingo authorized by the permit.(2) The holder of a permit issued under this section may not transfer or assign the right to conduct bingo to another person.