The following securities are acceptable: a bond issued by a surety company that is authorized to do business in the State and is approved by the State Insurance Commissioner as to solvency and responsibility; cash in an amount that the tax collector approves; marketable securities that the tax collector approves; or for admissions and amusement tax, alcoholic beverage tax, boxing and wrestling tax, and tobacco tax, an irrevocable letter of credit: in an amount that the Comptroller approves; and with a date certain for coverage during the collection period.