# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions

### Subtitle 24. Washington County

#### Section 13-2420

(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 Sec. 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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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)