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§ 13-2420. Tip jar operations -- License required

MD Crim Law Code § 13-2420 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.

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