§ 12-101
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§12–101.
(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.
(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.
(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:
(1)a bingo game;
(2)a carnival;
(3)a bazaar;
(4)a raffle;
(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.