Md. Code, Local Government § 20-433
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 20-433, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§20–433.
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§20–433. IN EFFECT
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a municipality shall set the rate of the hotel rental tax.
(b) The hotel rental tax for a municipality may not exceed 2%.
§20–433. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a municipality shall set the rate of the hotel rental tax.
(b) The hotel rental tax for a municipality may not exceed 2%.
(c) If a municipality modifies a hotel rental tax rate under this section, the municipality shall:
(1) modify the rate effective on July 1 of the year that the municipality designates; and
(2) notify the Comptroller in writing of the rate change on or before January 1 preceding the effective date of the rate change.
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a municipality shall set the rate of the hotel rental tax.
(b) The hotel rental tax for a municipality may not exceed 2%.
§20–433. ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2027 PER CHAPTER 638 OF 2025 **
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a municipality shall set the rate of the hotel rental tax.
(b) The hotel rental tax for a municipality may not exceed 2%.
(c) If a municipality modifies a hotel rental tax rate under this section, the municipality shall:
(1) modify the rate effective on July 1 of the year that the municipality designates; and
(2) notify the Comptroller in writing of the rate change on or before January 1 preceding the effective date of the rate change.
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