Ch. 463

LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2)  Each organization shall designate an individual
who shall be responsible for complying with the terms and
conditions of this section and the permit.

(3)  A person may not be compensated for the
management or operation of any gaming activity authorized under
the permit.

(J) A RAFFLE CONDUCTED UNDER A PERMIT ISSUED UNDER THIS
SECTION MAY NOT LAST MORE THAN ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE THE PERMIT
IS ISSUED TO THE DATE THE LAST PRIZE IS AWARDED. THE COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY MAY REGULATE THE NUMBER OF
RAFFLE PERMITS AN ORGANIZATION MAY RECEIVE IN A YEAR.

[(j)] (K) An organization which is issued a permit under
this section shall within 30 days after each fund-raiser send to
the County Commissioners of Worcester County:

(1)  An accounting of all funds received or pledged;

(2)  An accounting of all expenses paid or incurred;
and

(3)  A statement under oath of the application of the
net profits.

[(k)] (L) This section may not be construed to authorize
the use of slot machines, or any other type of coin machine, for
gambling purposes.

[(1)] (M) A person or organization that violates any
provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on
conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or
imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both. EACH DAY OF
VIOLATION CONSTITUTES A SEPARATE OFFENSE.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1988.

Approved May 17, 1988.

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