§ 13–2426
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-2426 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 24. Washington County
§ 13–2426LinkCopy Citation
(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.