(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.
(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.
Chance books
(b) At a gaming event, the holder of a raffle may award a prize of money or merchandise using a chance book.
Prizes
(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 52 weekly drawings in a multi-drawing raffle; or
(ii) more than two multi-drawing raffles during a year.
Credits
Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Amended by Acts 2004, c. 404, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2004; Acts 2022, c. 275, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022.
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
