§ 13–2420
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-2420 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 24. Washington County
§ 13–2420LinkCopy Citation
(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.