Maryland § 7-501
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-501, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-501.
(a) The governing body of Allegany County, Anne Arundel County, Montgomery County, or Washington County or the governing body of a municipal corporation in those counties may authorize, by law, an exemption from county or municipal corporation property tax for the property that is described in § 6–102(e) of this article.
(b) Except for an interest in federal enclave property as defined in § 7–211.3 of this title, in all counties except Worcester County, the governing body of the county or of a municipal corporation in those counties or the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may authorize, by law, an exemption from county or municipal corporation property tax for the property described in § 6–102(e) of this article and provide for a negotiated payment in lieu of the tax.
(c) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the assessment of any property exempted under subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be included in the assessable base of the county or municipal corporation to determine the amount of any State aid that is based on the assessable base of the county or municipal corporation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-501
What does Maryland Code § 7-501 cover?
Section 7-501 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 § 7-501?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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