Md. Code, Criminal Law § 13–703

(a) Before an organization may conduct a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners.

(b) An organization may conduct a gaming event in the county if the organization is:

(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.

(c) (1) The permit shall state:

(i) the nature of any gaming device to be operated at the gaming event; and

(ii) the frequency with which the gaming event will be conducted.

(2) The county commissioners may charge a reasonable fee for a permit.