(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) 'Multi-drawing raffle' means a raffle for which the drawings are held on more than 1 day. (3) 'Raffle' means one or more drawings using a single series of chances sold in chance books or similar devices, at which one or more prizes are awarded. (4) 'Single-drawing raffle' means a raffle for which the drawings are held on a single day. (b) At a gaming event, the holder of a raffle may award a prize of money or merchandise using a chance book. (c) (1) A single–drawing raffle may have only one major prize. (2) During a year, an organization listed in § 13–903 of this subtitle may hold not more than: (i) six single–drawing raffles in which the major prize is worth $2,500 or more; or (ii) ten single–drawing raffles in which the major prize is worth less than $2,500. (3) An organization listed in § 13–903 of this subtitle may not hold: (i) more than 52 weekly drawings in a multi–drawing raffle; or (ii) more than two multi–drawing raffles during a year.
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