Maryland § 16-502
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 16-502, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-502.
(a) The intent of this section is to:
(1) reimburse Anne Arundel County for the supporting facilities and services that it provides for private development that is not related to aviation on State–owned land at Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport; and
(2) eliminate any competitive advantage that Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport might have over private property in attracting new development or construction.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 6–102, 7–211, and 7–401 of the Tax – Property Article, for all private development that is not related to aviation on State–owned land at Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, the State shall pay to Anne Arundel County annually an amount that:
(1) is agreed on by the Secretary of Transportation and the County Executive of Anne Arundel County; and
(2) does not exceed an amount equal to the local property taxes that would have been paid to Anne Arundel County if the private development were not constructed on State–owned land.
(c) To fund the payments required under subsection (b) of this section, the State shall charge a special user fee to the private development described in subsection (b) of this section.
(d) The Maryland Aviation Administration shall specify what constitutes private development that is not related to aviation on State–owned land at Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 16-502
What does Maryland Code § 16-502 cover?
Section 16-502 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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