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MD SB357

MD SB357
St. Mary's County - Gaming by Qualified Organization - Permit Required


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Introduced
01/23/2026
In Committee
04/02/2026
Crossed Over
03/05/2026
Passed
04/09/2026
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring a qualified organization to hold a gaming permit whenever the qualified organization operates a certain gaming device in St. Mary's County; authorizing the County Commissioners of St. Mary's County to adopt regulations, in consultation with a certain designee, to administer and enforce the gaming device permit required by the Act; and requiring the Board to designate a person to administer the issuance of gaming permits in the county.

AI Summary

This bill requires any "qualified organization," which includes volunteer fire companies and bona fide religious, fraternal, civic, war veterans', or charitable organizations, to obtain a gaming permit before operating a gaming device, such as a paddle wheel or bingo, in St. Mary's County. The bill also grants the County Commissioners of St. Mary's County the authority to create regulations for administering and enforcing these gaming permit requirements, and mandates that the County Commissioners appoint a specific person to manage the issuance of these gaming permits. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Returned Passed (on 04/09/2026)

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