§ 4-101

# (a)

In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

# (b)

# (1)

“Admissions and amusement charge”, unless expressly provided otherwise, means a charge for:

(i) admission to a place, including any additional separate charge for admission within an enclosure;

(ii) use of a game of entertainment;

(iii) use of a recreational or sports facility;

(iv) use or rental of recreational or sports equipment; and

(v) merchandise, refreshments, or a service sold or served in connection with entertainment at a nightclub or room in a hotel, restaurant, hall, or other place where dancing privileges, music, or other entertainment is provided.

# (2)

“Admissions and amusement charge” does not include a charge for admission to a political fundraising event.

# (c)

“Game of entertainment” includes, in Anne Arundel County or Calvert County, the game of instant bingo permitted under a commercial bingo license.

# (d)

“Person” includes:

# (1)

this State or a political subdivision, unit, or instrumentality of this State;

# (2)

another state or a political subdivision, unit, or instrumentality of that state; and

# (3)

a unit or instrumentality of a political subdivision of this State or of another state.

# (e)

“Stadium Authority” means the Maryland Stadium Authority created under § 10–604 of the Economic Development Article.