Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-904
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Current — January 1, 2023
As of January 1, 2019
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(a) (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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(b) At a gaming event, the holder of a raffle may award a prize of money or merchandise using a chance book.
(c) (1) A single-drawing raffle may have only one major prize.
(c) (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 30 weekly drawings in a multi–drawing raffle; (ii) more than two multi–drawing raffles during a year; or (iii) a multi-drawing raffle in which the major prize is worth more than $1,100.
(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.
Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.