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MD HB610

MD HB610
St. Mary's County - Gaming by Qualified Organization - License Required


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Introduced
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring a qualified organization to hold a gaming license whenever the qualified organization conducts certain gaming in St. Mary's County; authorizing the County Commissioners of St. Mary's County to adopt certain regulations; and requiring the Board to designate a person to administer the issuance of gaming licenses 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 license before conducting any gaming activities in St. Mary's County. The bill also grants the County Commissioners of St. Mary's County the authority to create regulations to manage and enforce these gaming activities, and mandates that they appoint a specific person, referred to as a "designee," to oversee the process of issuing these gaming licenses.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 2/12/2026 ) (on 02/12/2026)

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