Md. Code Regs. 36.10.12.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 36.10.12.04 - Collection and Deposit of Payments

A. An applicant or licensee shall pay a fee or civil penalty by:

(1) Wire transfer;

(2) Money order;

(3) Certified check made payable to the "State of Maryland"; or

(4) Any other manner designated by the Commission.

B. The Commission shall deposit payment of:

(1) An application, license, renewal, or other fee into a bank account that the State Treasurer designates to the credit of the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency Fund and distribute the funds as described under:

(a) State Government Article, § 9-1E-07, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(b) State Government Article, § 9-1E-12, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(2) Expired winnings into the Problem Gambling Fund established in the Maryland Department of Health under State Government Article, § 9-1A-33, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(3) Funds surrendered under COMAR 03.10.10 or COMAR 03.10.11.

C. The Commission may recover from an applicant or licensee whose payment of a fee or penalty is overdue:

(1) The unpaid amount of the fee or penalty;

(2) Revenues lost to the State as the result of the nonpayment;

(3) Attorney's fees; and

(4) Any other penalty, interest, cost, and expense allowable by law.

D. The failure of a licensee to timely pay a fee or penalty is a violation of an order of the Commission.

E. The Commission's election to seek recovery under §C of this regulation for a licensee's failure to pay a fee or penalty does not preclude the Commission or the State from enforcing other rights, or seeking other remedies, for the same failure to pay.

F. The Commission shall account for collection of a fee or penalty in accordance with applicable law.

Md. Code Regs. 36.10.12.04

Amended effective 49:1 Md. R.16, eff. 1/13/2022