Section 13-1306 - Bingo - Generally(a) A person authorized to conduct bingo under this subtitle shall obtain a bingo permit from the county Department of Permits and Inspections.(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;(vi) war veterans' organization;(viii) amateur athletic organization; or(ix) charitable organization;(2) a volunteer:(iii) ambulance company; or(3) an auxiliary for a volunteer: (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.Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 690,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 689,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by 2014 Md. Laws, Ch. 645, Sec. 1, eff. 12/1/2014.