(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) (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.
(d) “Gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.
(e) “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.
(f) “Sheriff” means the Sheriff of St. Mary’s County.