Md. Code, Tax - Property § 4-101
This is the official text of Md. Code, Tax - Property § 4-101, part of Maryland’s Code, Tax - Property — governs property taxation.
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§4–101.
Official statutory text
(a) There is a collector for each county in the State.
(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, for each county, the governing body of the county shall appoint a collector on or before January 1 of each year.
(c) Before taking office, each collector shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(d) (1) A collector is entitled to the compensation provided in the county budget.
(2) A collector may not receive separate compensation from the State for collecting State taxes.
(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, for each county, the governing body of the county shall appoint a collector on or before January 1 of each year.
(c) Before taking office, each collector shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(d) (1) A collector is entitled to the compensation provided in the county budget.
(2) A collector may not receive separate compensation from the State for collecting State taxes.
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