2013 Maryland Code
CRIMINAL LAW
§ 13-2426 - Temporary license

§13-2426.

(a) By regulation, the county commissioners may establish a temporary tip jar license for a nonprofit organization that desires to raise money solely for an athletic, charitable, or educational purpose that:

(1) meets the requirements for a charitable contribution under § 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(2) does not benefit a:

(i) law enforcement agency;

(ii) law enforcement fraternal organization;

(iii) political club, political committee, or political party; or

(iv) unit of the State government or of a political subdivision of the State other than:

1. an ambulance, fire fighting, or rescue squad; or

2. a primary or secondary school or an institution of higher education.

(b) If the county commissioners establish a temporary tip jar license, by regulation, the county commissioners shall:

(1) set the fee for a temporary tip jar license;

(2) set the term of a temporary tip jar license;

(3) prescribe which provisions of Part III of this subtitle apply to the issuance of a temporary tip jar license and the operation of a tip jar under a temporary tip jar license; and

(4) establish any additional requirements that the county commissioners consider appropriate concerning operation of a tip jar under a temporary tip jar license.

(c) An organization that receives a temporary tip jar license is subject to audit by the gaming commission.

(d) An individual involved in the operation of a tip jar under a temporary tip jar license may not personally benefit financially from the operation of the tip jar.

(e) If an organization that has operated a tip jar under a temporary tip jar license disbands, the organization shall transfer any remaining proceeds from the operation of a tip jar to the fund.