§ 12-111
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§12–111.
(a)The Authority may obtain funding for its operational expenses from:
(1)a federal or State grant;
(2)filing fees and administrative fees for complaints heard by the Authority as authorized under § 12–112(c)(1) of this subtitle, including:
(i)mailing costs;
(ii)fees for delivery or service of process;
(iii)reproduction costs; and
(iv)staff costs associated with the complaint;
(3)an additional assessment or charge per ticket as authorized under subsection
(b)of this section; and
(4)any other source.
(b)The Authority may collect an assessment or a charge not exceeding 5 cents per ticket from an owner–member if the assessment or charge:
(1)is not imposed on a county or a municipal corporation; and
(2)is approved by a two–thirds vote of all members of the Authority.
(c)Except as provided in subsections (a)(2) and
(b)of this section, the Authority may not impose a charge or assessment against any person, directly or indirectly, to obtain funding for its operational expenses.