§13–2101.

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

    (b)    “County commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County.

    (c)    “Designee” means a person designated by the county commissioners to administer the issuance of bingo licenses in the county.

    (d)    (1)    “Gaming device” includes a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, bingo, Nevada card, and a stamp machine.

        (2)    “Gaming device” does not include a slot machine, as defined in § 12–301 of this article.

    (e)    “Gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.

    (f)    “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.

    (g)    “Sheriff” means the Sheriff of St. Mary’s County.