Ch. 5 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(8) Proceedings under § 264 or § 297 of Article 27 of the Code for the
forfeiture or return of moneys involved in a gambling or controlled dangerous
substances seizure where the amount involved, excluding any interest and attorney's
fees, if attorney's fees arc recoverable by law or contract, does not exceed $10, 000;

DRAFTER'S NOTE:

Error: Title of bill being cured failed to give notice of a change in the
jurisdictional amount for exclusive original jurisidiction of the District Court
in proceedings for the forfeiture of moneys involved in a gambling seizure.

Occurred: Chapter 285 (Senate Bill 419) of the Acts of 1989.
5-312.

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) "Association or organization" means:
(i) An athletic club;
(ii) A charitable organization;
(iii) A community association;
(iv) A homeowners' association; and

(v) A cooperative housing corporation as that term is defined under
§ 5-6B-01 of the Corporations and Associations Article.

(3) "Athletic club" means a club organized and operated exclusively for
recreational purposes, that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(7) of the Internal
Revenue Code.

(4) "Charitable organization" means an organization, institution,
association, society, or corporation that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code.

(5) (i) "Community association" means:

1. A nonprofit association, corporation, or other organization

comprised of residents of a community, which is operated exclusively for the promotion
of social welfare and general neighborhood improvement and enhancement, that is
exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code; or

2. A nonprofit association, corporation, or other organization
that is:

A. Comprised of residents of a contiguous community that is
defined by specific geographic boundaries; and

B. Operated for the promotion of the welfare, improvement,
and enhancement of that community.

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