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§ 13-201. Definitions.

(a) In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language added as the standard introductory language to a definition section.

(b) Gaming event.- "Gaming event" means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.

Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition.

It is based on the former references to a "carnival, bazaar, or raffle" in former Art. 27, § 255(b)(1).

(c) Qualified organization.- "Qualified organization" means:

(1) a volunteer fire company; or

(2) a bona fide:

(i) religious organization;

(ii) fraternal organization;

(iii) civic organization;

(iv) war veterans' organization; or

(v) charitable organization.

Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition. It is based on the former references to a "volunteer fire company or bona fide fraternal, civic, war veterans', religious or charitable organization or corporation" in former Art. 27, § 255(b)(1).

The former reference to a "corporation" is deleted as included in the references to an "organization".

[2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2003, ch. 21, § 1; ch. 462.]

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§ 13-201. Definitions.

(a) In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language added as the standard introductory language to a definition section.

(b) Gaming event.- "Gaming event" means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.

Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition.

It is based on the former references to a "carnival, bazaar, or raffle" in former Art. 27, § 255(b)(1).

(c) Qualified organization.- "Qualified organization" means:

(1) a volunteer fire company; or

(2) a bona fide:

(i) religious organization;

(ii) fraternal organization;

(iii) civic organization;

(iv) war veterans' organization; or

(v) charitable organization.

Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition. It is based on the former references to a "volunteer fire company or bona fide fraternal, civic, war veterans', religious or charitable organization or corporation" in former Art. 27, § 255(b)(1).

The former reference to a "corporation" is deleted as included in the references to an "organization".

[2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2003, ch. 21, § 1; ch. 462.]

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§ 13-201. Definitions.

(a) In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language added as the standard introductory language to a definition section.

(b) Gaming event.- "Gaming event" means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.

Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition.

It is based on the former references to a "carnival, bazaar, or raffle" in former Art. 27, § 255(b)(1).

(c) Qualified organization.- "Qualified organization" means:

(1) a volunteer fire company; or

(2) a bona fide:

(i) religious organization;

(ii) fraternal organization;

(iii) civic organization;

(iv) war veterans' organization; or

(v) charitable organization.

Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition. It is based on the former references to a "volunteer fire company or bona fide fraternal, civic, war veterans', religious or charitable organization or corporation" in former Art. 27, § 255(b)(1).

The former reference to a "corporation" is deleted as included in the references to an "organization".

[2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2003, ch. 21, § 1; ch. 462.]