State v. Crescent Cities Jaycees Foundation, Inc.

MURPHY, Chief Judge.

This case raises a question of statutory construction under the Maryland gaming laws, Maryland Code (1957, 1992 RepLVol.), Art. 27, § 236 et seq. 1 While these statutes generally prohibit gambling in this State, they provide some exemptions for charitable organizations in a number of designated counties. In particular, § 255(b), applicable in eighteen counties, including Prince George’s County, permits certain gambling activities by charitable organizations, but explicitly prohibits any individual or group of individuals from benefitting financially from any such activity.…