§ 13-2426
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§13–2426.
(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.