Md. Code, Tax - Property § 9-240
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§9–240.
Official statutory text
(a) In this section, “arts and entertainment district”, “arts and entertainment enterprise”, and “qualifying residing artist” have the meanings stated in § 4–701 of the Economic Development Article.
(b) The governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on a manufacturing, commercial, or industrial building that:
(1) is located in an arts and entertainment district; and
(2) is wholly or partially constructed or renovated to be capable for use by a qualifying residing artist or an arts and entertainment enterprise.
(c) A tax credit granted under this section may not be granted for more than 10 years.
(b) The governing body of a county or municipal corporation may grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on a manufacturing, commercial, or industrial building that:
(1) is located in an arts and entertainment district; and
(2) is wholly or partially constructed or renovated to be capable for use by a qualifying residing artist or an arts and entertainment enterprise.
(c) A tax credit granted under this section may not be granted for more than 10 years.
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