2013 Maryland Code
CRIMINAL LAW
§ 13-2420 - Tip jar operations -- License required

§13-2420.

(a) A person shall be licensed by the agency before operating a tip jar.

(b) To be eligible for a license to operate a tip jar, an applicant shall be a:

(1) religious organization;

(2) civic organization;

(3) fraternal organization;

(4) veterans’ organization;

(5) bona fide charitable organization;

(6) sportsmen’s association that is tax exempt under § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and that is approved by the county commissioners;

(7) holder of a Class A beer, wine and liquor license;

(8) restaurant with an alcoholic beverages license;

(9) tavern with an alcoholic beverages license;

(10) volunteer fire company; or

(11) volunteer rescue company.

(c) (1) A person may not receive a tip jar license if the person:

(i) owes taxes to the State, the county, or a municipal corporation in the county;

(ii) unless authorized under paragraph (2) of this subsection, holds a wholesaler’s license; or

(iii) has been convicted of a:

1. felony; or

2. misdemeanor involving a violation of a gambling or gaming law of the State.

(2) A volunteer fire company or volunteer rescue company may hold both a tip jar license and wholesaler’s license.