§ 2-512
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§2–512.
(a)In this section, “qualifying nonprofit organization” means an organization that:
(i)receives State funds from the Maryland Department of Health that cover more than one–third of the organization’s operating expenses; and
(ii)is:
1. described in § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and
2. exempt from income tax under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code;
(2)is the Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.;
(3)is a corporation, a limited liability company, or any other entity that is wholly owned by the Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.; or
(4)is the Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center.
(b)The Secretary shall adopt regulations for the enrollment and participation of employees of a qualifying nonprofit organization to participate in the Program as a satellite organization.
(c)A qualifying nonprofit organization that participates in the Program as a satellite organization shall:
(1)pay to the State:
(i)a premium in the amount determined by the Secretary; and
(ii)any costs, as determined by the Secretary, for the administration of this Program; and
(2)determine the extent to which the organization will subsidize participation by its employees in the Program.
(d)The participation of a satellite organization in the Program may not impede, undermine, or conflict with the Program’s federal compliance obligations or governmental and cafeteria plan status, as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 125.