Maryland Statutes
Part III - Tip Jars
Section 13-2420 - Tip Jar Operations -- License Required

(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.