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MD SB357

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jack Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Qualified organizations in St. Mary's County must hold a gaming permit to operate gaming devices such as paddle wheels, wheels of fortune, chance books, bingo, Nevada cards, and stamp machines (excludes slot machines)
  • Qualified organizations include volunteer fire companies and bona fide religious, fraternal, civic, war veterans', and charitable organizations
  • County Commissioners of St. Mary's County may adopt regulations to administer and enforce gaming device permit requirements
  • County Commissioners must designate a person to administer the issuance of gaming permits in the county
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

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

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/6/2026
Budget and Taxation1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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