§ 13-904
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§13–904.
(1)In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)“Multi-drawing raffle” means a raffle for which the drawings are held on more than 1 day.
(3)“Raffle” means one or more drawings using a single series of chances sold in chance books or similar devices, at which one or more prizes are awarded.
(4)“Single-drawing raffle” means a raffle for which the drawings are held on a single day.
(b)At a gaming event, the holder of a raffle may award a prize of money or merchandise using a chance book.
(1)A single–drawing raffle may have only one major prize.
(2)During a year, an organization listed in § 13–903 of this subtitle may hold not more than:
(i)six single–drawing raffles in which the major prize is worth $2,500 or more; or
(ii)ten single–drawing raffles in which the major prize is worth less than $2,500.
(3)An organization listed in § 13–903 of this subtitle may not hold:
(i)more than 52 weekly drawings in a multi–drawing raffle; or
(ii)more than two multi–drawing raffles during a year.