Frederick County - Gaming - Acceptance of Credit as Payment

HB 510 allows Frederick County volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance organizations to accept credit cards (instead of only cash) as payment for gaming events they hold to raise funds. It amends Maryland’s Criminal Law to remove the existing ban on accepting credit for these events, specifically targeting organizations listed under Section 13-1304(b)(2) and (3). The change applies only to qualifying Frederick County groups conducting fundraising gaming events and takes effect July 1, 2025. This policy update modernizes payment options for these nonprofit groups without altering other gaming regulations.