Section 13-705 - Bingo - Commercial(a) For purposes of this section, a game of instant bingo conducted under a Class NG beach license is considered to be bingo.(b) Before a person may conduct bingo in the county, the person shall obtain a license from the county commissioners.(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a person who complies with this section may conduct bingo in the county.(d)(1)(i) The county commissioners may not issue a license unless the application was filed at least 30 days before the date of issuance.(ii) An applicant for a license shall:1. file an application on a form that the county commissioners provide; and2. sign the application under oath.(iii) The application shall include:1. the name of the applicant;2. the address of the applicant;3. any trade name of the applicant;4. if the applicant is a partnership, the name and address of each partner;5. if the applicant is a corporation, the name and address of each officer of the corporation;6. if a resident agent is required under paragraph (3) of this subsection, the name and address of the applicant's resident agent;7. the name and address of any person having a financial interest in the operation of the proposed bingo; and8. the signatures of all of the individuals listed in items 1 through 7 of this subparagraph indicating consent to individual liability for any unlawful operation of licensed bingo.(iv)1. The county commissioners may refuse to issue a license based on the facts disclosed on an application.2. Subparagraph (i) of this paragraph does not require the county commissioners to investigate an applicant's statements on the application before issuing a license.(2) Each applicant for a license shall present evidence to the county commissioners that the applicant has obtained a public liability insurance policy that: (i) covers the period covered by the proposed license;(ii) provides coverage for personal injury to:1. any bingo patron in an amount not less than $100,000; and2. more than one bingo patron in an amount not less than $500,000.(3)(i) Each nonresident applicant for a license shall designate a resident agent.(ii) A resident agent must be: 1. a voter in the county;2. a taxpayer of the county; and3. an owner of property in the county assessed at not less than $25,000.(e)(1) The county commissioners may issue the following licenses: (i) a Class NA license, for bingo that does not exceed a seating or player capacity of 750 individuals;(ii) a Class NB license, for bingo that does not exceed a seating or player capacity of 500 individuals;(iii) a Class NC license, for bingo that does not exceed a seating or player capacity of 1,000 individuals;(iv) a Class ND beach license, for bingo that:1. does not exceed a seating or player capacity of 500 individuals;2. may be operated within the town limits of North Beach or Chesapeake Beach; and3. may be operated between May 1 and September 30;(v) a Class NE beach license, for bingo that:1. does not exceed a seating or player capacity of 1,000 individuals;2. may be operated within the town limits of North Beach or Chesapeake Beach; and3. may be operated between May 1 and September 30;(vi) a Class NF beach license, for bingo that:1. does not exceed a seating or player capacity of 500 individuals;2. may be operated within the town limits of North Beach or Chesapeake Beach; and3. may be operated throughout the year; or(vii) a Class NG beach license, for bingo that:1. does not have a limitation on seating or player capacity;2. may be operated within the town limits of North Beach or Chesapeake Beach; and3. may be operated throughout the year.(2) The county commissioners shall:(i) retain a copy of each license issued;(ii) issue a copy of the license to the license holder; and(iii) forward a copy of the license to the State Comptroller.(3) A license is not transferable.(f) The county commissioners shall assess the following annual license fees:(1) $3,500 for a Class NA license;(2) $3,000 for a Class NB license;(3) $4,000 for a Class NC license;(4) $500 for a Class ND beach license;(5) $1,000 for a Class NE beach license;(6) $3,000 for a Class NF beach license; and(7) $5,000 for a Class NG beach license.(g)(1) The county commissioners may not issue a license if the conduct of bingo would:(i) unduly disturb the peace of the neighborhood in which the applicant proposes to conduct bingo;(ii) create a nuisance; or(iii) be detrimental to the health or welfare of the community.(2)(i) The county commissioners may not issue a license to conduct bingo in a building that is not permanent and covered by a roof.(ii) This paragraph does not apply to a person who is not required to obtain a license to conduct bingo.(3)(i) The following licenses may not allow the conduct of bingo on Sunday:2. a Class NB license; or(ii) The following licenses may not allow the conduct of bingo before 1 p.m. on Sunday: 1. a Class ND beach license;2. a Class NE beach license; or3. a Class NF beach license.(iii) A Class NG beach license may not allow the conduct of bingo between 2 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday.