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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, defined as a mechanism for playing a game of chance, 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 this new permit requirement, and mandates that the County Commissioners appoint a specific person to manage the issuance of these gaming permits. This change is intended to provide a clearer regulatory framework for gaming activities conducted by these organizations within the county, with the new rules set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0610?ys=2026RS