Maryland § 13-2426

§ 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.