(a) The Authority may obtain funding for its operational expenses from: (1) a federal or State grant; (2) filing fees and administrative fees for complaints heard by the Authority as authorized under § 12–112(c)(1) of this subtitle, including: (i) mailing costs; (ii) fees for delivery or service of process; (iii) reproduction costs; and (iv) staff costs associated with the complaint; (3) an additional assessment or charge per ticket as authorized under subsection (b) of this section; and (4) any other source. (b) The Authority may collect an assessment or a charge not exceeding 5 cents per ticket from an owner–member if the assessment or charge: (1) is not imposed on a county or a municipal corporation; and (2) is approved by a two–thirds vote of all members of the Authority. (c) Except as provided in subsections (a)(2) and (b) of this section, the Authority may not impose a charge or assessment against any person, directly or indirectly, to obtain funding for its operational expenses.