Maryland § 14-824
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-824, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-824.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the governing body of a county or other taxing agency shall buy in and hold any property in their respective counties offered for sale for nonpayment of any taxes for which there is no private purchaser.
(b) (1) The governing body of a county or other taxing agency may buy in and hold any abandoned property for which there is no private purchaser for the amount of the minimum bid set pursuant to § 14–817(c)(2) of this subtitle.
(2) The governing body of a county or other taxing agency may transfer any interest it acquires in abandoned property to a land bank authority established under § 1–1403 of the Local Government Article of which the governing body or other taxing agency is a member.
(c) The governing body of the county, a land bank authority established under § 1–1403 of the Local Government Article of which the county is a member, and other taxing agency have the same rights and remedies with regard to the property as other purchasers, including the right to foreclose the right of redemption.
(d) A certificate of sale in the form provided in this subtitle shall be issued by the collector in the name of the governing body of the county or other taxing agency.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-824
What does Maryland Code § 14-824 cover?
Section 14-824 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 § 14-824?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 14-824 apply to my situation?
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