Maryland HB929 allows Carroll County to deny commercial permits for unpaid personal property taxes unless the applicant disputes the amount.

Maryland HB929 modifies the issuance of commercial licenses and permits in Carroll County. The bill allows the Carroll County Office of Permits and Inspections to deny a commercial license or permit if the applicant has unpaid personal property taxes. However, the office cannot deny the permit if the applicant submits evidence that they have disputed the amount of unpaid taxes. The bill also allows the office to issue or renew a permit if the applicant submits evidence that they have paid any previously unpaid personal property taxes. This Act takes effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB929 allows Carroll County to deny commercial permits for unpaid personal property taxes unless the applicant disputes the amount.

Maryland HB929 modifies the issuance of commercial licenses and permits in Carroll County. The bill allows the Carroll County Office of Permits and Inspections to deny a commercial license or permit if the applicant has unpaid personal property taxes. However, the office cannot deny the permit if the applicant submits evidence that they have disputed the amount of unpaid taxes. The bill also allows the office to issue or renew a permit if the applicant submits evidence that they have paid any previously unpaid personal property taxes. This Act takes effect October 1, 2026.