Maryland § 14-808
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-808, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-808.
(a) (1) Except for property that has been transferred by a municipality or county to a land bank authority established under § 1–1403 of the Local Government Article, and except as provided under § 14–811 of this subtitle, the collector shall proceed to sell and shall sell under this subtitle, at the time required by local law, all property in the county in which the collector is elected or appointed on which the tax is in arrears.
(2) Failure of the collector to sell within the time required by local law does not affect the validity or collectability of any tax, or the validity of any sale thereafter made.
(b) In Calvert County the collector shall proceed to advertise and sell any real property as required by local law.
(c) In St. Mary’s County, the Board of County Commissioners shall set by resolution the date and time of a tax sale.
(d) In Garrett County, the Board of County Commissioners shall set by resolution the date and time of a tax sale.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-808
What does Maryland Code § 14-808 cover?
Section 14-808 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.
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