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preclude the prosecution after June 30, 1988 of any violation of

a provision of this section which occurred on or before June 30,

1988.]

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1987.

Approved April 29, 1987.

CHAPTER 190

(Senate Bill 1028)

AN ACT concerning

Howard County - Gaming Laws

FOR the purpose of restricting provisions of law permitting
certain organizations to hold certain carnivals, bazaars, or
raffles to organizations operating in Howard County for a

certain minimum period of time; authorizing the

organizations to contract for certain professional services
under certain conditions; requiring the organizations to
make certain certifications and submit a certain accounting

to obtain certain permits; limiting the number of permits to
be issued to an organization in a year prohibiting certain
types of games; limiting the amount of certain bets or
wagers and the hours an event is to be held; prohibiting the

consumption of alcoholic beverages under certain

circumstances; providing for certain penalties; making a
certain exception for bingo; making this Act an emergency
measure; defining a certain term; prohibiting in Howard
County certain types of gambling and certain events known as
casino nights; providing that certain gaming provisions do

not apply to bingo in Howard County; clarifying that certain
organizations may award prizes in cash or merchandise by
certain gaming devices in Howard County; making this Act an
emergency measure; and generally, relating to gaming laws in
Howard County.

BY adding to

Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments

Section 255(g)

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1982 Replacement Volume and 1986 Supplement)

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