Maryland § 9-804
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-804, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-804.
(a) For the purposes of this article and the Corporations and Associations Article, in addition to the activities listed in §§ 7–103 and 7–104 of the Corporations and Associations Article, the following activities of a foreign association do not constitute doing business or having tax situs in this State:
(1) Making or investing in loans on property in this State;
(2) Purchasing, acquiring, holding, selling, assigning, transferring, collecting, or enforcing by foreclosure or otherwise any whole or partial interest in any obligation secured by a mortgage or similar instrument, covering property in this State; or
(3) Employing an attorney, surveyor, or appraiser in connection with any activity permitted by this section or the servicing and collection of any investment in this State through a corporation that is authorized to do business in this State.
(b) Nothing in this section exempts a foreign corporation from the licensing requirements of Title 11, Subtitle 5 of this article.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-804
What does Maryland Code § 9-804 cover?
Section 9-804 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 § 9-804?
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