Maryland § 1-209
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 1-209, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-209.
(a) In this section, “family farm” means an entity that:
(1) Is a domestic entity;
(2) (i) 1. Owns, or within 1 year after filing articles of incorporation, articles of organization, or a certificate of partnership, will own or take control of property that qualifies for agricultural use assessment under § 8-209 of the Tax - Property Article; and
2. Owns only agriculturally or residentially assessed real property and personal property that is used for agricultural purposes; or
(ii) Owns only personal property that is used for agricultural or agricultural marketing purposes;
(3) Is controlled, managed, and operated by:
(i) One individual who has an equity interest in the entity; or
(ii) Two or more individuals who have an equity interest in the entity and who share its assets and earnings;
(4) Is declared in a charter provision to be a family farm; and
(5) Has no assets other than those described in item (2) of this subsection.
(b) Within 1 year after selling all of the property described in subsection (a)(2) of this section, an individual shall file a charter amendment stating that the entity is no longer a family farm.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 1-209
What does Maryland Code § 1-209 cover?
Section 1-209 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 1-209?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 1-209" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 1-209 apply to my situation?
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