Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13–2001

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

(b) “County commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County.

(c) “Permit” means:

(1) a multiple gaming device permit issued under § 13-2003 of this subtitle; or

(2) a raffle permit issued under § 13-2004 of this subtitle.

(d) (1) “Raffle” means a lottery in which a prize is won by a person who buys a paper chance.

(2) A “raffle” is not a multiple gaming device regulated under § 13-2003 of this subtitle unless run in conjunction with an event that requires a multiple gaming device permit.