Maryland Statutes
Part III - Tip Jars
Section 13-2426 - Temporary License

(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.