§ 13-2426. Temporary license

   (a) Authorized. -- 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) Regulations. -- 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) Organization subject to audit. -- An organization that receives a temporary tip jar license is subject to audit by the gaming commission.

(d) Personal profit prohibited. -- 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) Final disposition of proceeds. -- 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.

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