§ 13-2426. Temporary license

MD Crim Law Code § 13-2426 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.