§ 13-2420. Tip jar operations -- License required

   (a) In general. -- A person shall be licensed by the agency before operating a tip jar.

(b) Eligibility. -- To be eligible for a license to operate a tip jar, an applicant shall be a:

   (1) religious organization;

   (2) civic organization;

   (3) fraternal organization;

   (4) veterans' organization;

   (5) bona fide charitable organization;

   (6) sportsmen's association that is tax exempt under § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and that is approved by the county commissioners;

   (7) holder of a Class A beer, wine and liquor license;

   (8) restaurant with an alcoholic beverages license;

   (9) tavern with an alcoholic beverages license;

   (10) volunteer fire company; or

   (11) volunteer rescue company.

(c) Restrictions. --

   (1) A person may not receive a tip jar license if the person:

      (i) owes taxes to the State, the county, or a municipal corporation in the county;

      (ii) unless authorized under paragraph (2) of this subsection, holds a wholesaler's license; or

      (iii) has been convicted of a:

         1. felony; or

         2. misdemeanor involving a violation of a gambling or gaming law of the State.

   (2) A volunteer fire company or volunteer rescue company may hold both a tip jar license and wholesaler's license.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 255C(f), (p); 2002, ch. 26, § 2.