Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 13-1803: (a) (1) A qualified organization may conduct bingo in the county to benefit charity or to further the purpose of the qualified organization
What this law says, in plain English
Qualified organizations may conduct bingo for charity, with restrictions on profit, alcohol, prize limits ($1,000 per game), and record-keeping requirements. Special exceptions exist for county fairs (noncash prizes only) and seniors 55+ in residential communities.
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