§ 9-322

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The governing body of Talbot County and the governing body of a municipal corporation in Talbot County shall grant a property tax credit under this section against the county and municipal corporation property tax imposed on:

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property that:

(i) is owned by the Academy of the Arts, Easton, Maryland, Incorporated;

(ii) is used primarily for the purpose of the organization; and

(iii) is not used primarily for revenue or income–producing purposes;

# (2)

property that is:

(i) owned by the Bailey’s Neck Park Association; and

(ii) used for charitable purposes;

# (3)

property that is owned by the Maryland Ornithological Society, Incorporated, or any of its chapters; and

# (4)

property that is owned by the Tuckahoe Steam and Gas Association, Incorporated.

# (b)

The governing body of Talbot County or of a municipal corporation in Talbot County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on:

# (1)

property that is owned by the Chesapeake Audubon Society, Inc. and is used solely for:

(i) the environmental education of the public; and

(ii) the maintenance of:
1. a natural area for public use; or
2. a sanctuary for wildlife; and

# (2)

personal property that is:

(i) owned by Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage, Incorporated;

(ii) used primarily for the purpose of the organization; and

(iii) not used primarily for revenue or income–producing purposes.

# (c)

# (1)

The governing body of Talbot County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county property tax imposed on real property that is:

(i) owned or occupied by a commercial or industrial business that is currently or will be doing business in Talbot County; and

(ii) new construction or a substantial improvement to the real property.

# (2)

The governing body of Talbot County may:

(i) set, by law, the amount, terms, scope, and duration of a credit granted under paragraph (1) of this subsection;

(ii) adopt any provision necessary to administer a credit granted under paragraph (1) of this subsection; and

(iii) provide for any other restriction or condition considered desirable on the granting of a credit under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

# (d)

# (1)

The governing body of Talbot County or of a municipal corporation in Talbot County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on personal property.

# (2)

The governing body of Talbot County or of a municipal corporation in Talbot County may, by law:

(i) set the amount, terms, scope, and duration of a credit granted under paragraph (1) of this subsection;

(ii) designate subclasses of personal property under § 8–101(c) of this article to which a credit granted under paragraph (1) of this subsection applies;

(iii) provide for any restriction or condition considered desirable on the granting of a credit under paragraph (1) of this subsection; and

(iv) adopt any other provisions necessary to administer a credit granted under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

# (e)

# (1)

The governing body of Talbot County or of a municipal corporation in Talbot County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county or municipal corporation property tax that is imposed on real property that is:

(i) owned by Habitat for Humanity of Talbot & Dorchester Counties, Inc. with the intention of relinquishing ownership in the immediate future;

(ii) used exclusively for the purpose of rehabilitation and transfer to a private owner; and

(iii) not occupied by administrative or warehouse buildings owned by Habitat for Humanity.

# (2)

Habitat for Humanity of Talbot & Dorchester Counties, Inc. shall submit an annual written report to the governing body of Talbot County documenting:

(i) all of Habitat for Humanity of Talbot & Dorchester Counties, Inc.’s real property holdings in Talbot County; and

(ii) all transactions involving Habitat for Humanity of Talbot & Dorchester Counties, Inc.’s real property holdings in Talbot County.

# (3)

The governing body of Talbot County or of a municipal corporation in Talbot County may, by law:

(i) set the amount, terms, scope, and duration of a credit granted under paragraph (1) of this subsection; and

(ii) adopt any provision necessary to administer a credit granted under paragraph (1) of this subsection.