(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, Subtitle 2 of this title, or Title 13 of this article and except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a bona fide charitable organization in this State may conduct a raffle for the exclusive benefit of the charitable organization if the prize awarded is real property: (i) to which the charitable organization holds title; or (ii) for which the charitable organization has the ability to convey title. (2) A charitable organization may not conduct more than two raffles of real property in a calendar year. (3) The Secretary of State may adopt regulations governing a raffle of real property by a charitable organization under this subsection. (b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article and except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a political committee or candidate for public office may conduct a raffle if the prizes awarded are money or merchandise. (2) (i) The cost of a raffle ticket under this subsection may not exceed $5. (ii) An individual may not purchase more than $50 worth of tickets. (3) This subsection does not relieve a political committee or candidate from the reporting and record keeping requirements under the Election Law Article. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a depository institution, as defined in § 1-211 of the Financial Institutions Article, may conduct a savings promotion raffle under § 1-211 of the Financial Institutions Article.
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