Maryland § 12-111

§ 12-111.

    (a)    The Authority may obtain funding for its operational expenses from:

        (1)    a federal or State grant;

        (2)    filing fees and administrative fees for complaints heard by the Authority as authorized under § 12–112(c)(1) of this subtitle, including:

            (i)    mailing costs;

            (ii)    fees for delivery or service of process;

            (iii)    reproduction costs; and

            (iv)    staff costs associated with the complaint;

        (3)    an additional assessment or charge per ticket as authorized under subsection (b) of this section; and

        (4)    any other source.

    (b)    The Authority may collect an assessment or a charge not exceeding 5 cents per ticket from an owner–member if the assessment or charge:

        (1)    is not imposed on a county or a municipal corporation; and

        (2)    is approved by a two–thirds vote of all members of the Authority.

    (c)    Except as provided in subsections (a)(2) and (b) of this section, the Authority may not impose a charge or assessment against any person, directly or indirectly, to obtain funding for its operational expenses.