Ch. 2

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Also in subsection (a)(3) of this section, the former
reference to gross receipts "of any person, firm, or
corporation" is deleted as surplusage. Similarly, in
subsection (a)(4) of this section, the former
reference to the gross receipts "of any person who
keeps, owns, or maintains" an amusement device is
deleted.

Also in subsection (a)(4) of this section, the former
reference to a "coin operated game" is deleted since
it is, by definition, one type of amusement device for
which a permit and license are issued under the
referenced Art. 56, § 20C of the Code.

Subsection (b)(1) of this section is revised as a
limitation on the authorization to tax when the
excepted conditions exist.

In subsection (b)(2)(ii)2. of this section, the proper
name "Maryland State Arts Council" is substituted for
the former incorrect reference to the "Maryland Arts
Council". See Art. 41A, § 6-504(c) of the Code.

Also in subsection (b)(2)(ii)2. of this section, the
reference to receipt of a grant "directly or
indirectly" from the Maryland State Arts Council is
substituted for the former references to a grant
"through or from" the Council and to receipt of
"direct appropriations of State funds under Article
41A, § 6-509(b) of the Code through the ... Council",
for clarity and brevity.

Also in subsection (b)(2)(ii)2. of this section, the

former reference to admission "by a single ticket,

season ticket or subscriptions" is deleted as
surplusage.

In subsection (b)(3)(i) of this section, the reference
to admission to or use of a "facility or equipment in
connection with a bingo game" is substituted for the
former clause "sporting or recreational facilities or
equipment commonly described as 'bingo'", for clarity.

In the introductory language of subsection (b)(4) of
this section, the phrase "used exclusively for" is
substituted for the former phrases "devoted
exclusively to" and "inure exclusively to the benefit
of", for brevity and consistency.

In subsection (b)(5) of this section, the prohibition
against taxation, in Anne Arundel County, of gross
receipts "used" for the cost of prizes or as money
winnings is substituted for the former authorization
to tax gross receipts "less" any prize costs or money,
to clarify that Anne Arundel County has a limitation

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