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MarylandHB 09292026 Regular SessionHouse

Carroll County - Office of Permits and Inspections - Denial of Commercial Permit or License for Unpaid Personal Property Taxes

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Signed by Governor

Counties - Local LawsTaxes - Property - LocalApplicants and ApplicationsCarroll CountyEvidenceLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsPermits -see also- Building PermitsPersonal PropertyProperty TaxRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital Records

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Carroll County can deny business permits for unpaid taxes

Beginning October 1, 2026, the Carroll County Office of Permits and Inspections can deny or not renew a commercial license or permit if the applicant owes personal property taxes. The Office may not deny the permit if the applicant submits evidence, acceptable to the Office, that the tax amount is disputed. If the taxes are later paid and the applicant shows proof the Office accepts, the Office can issue or renew the permit. This authority applies only in Carroll County, Maryland.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 172 • No: 5

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/23/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 129 • No: 5 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 802

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/8/2026Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/1/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/1/2026Senate

  6. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/23/2026Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (129-5)

    3/23/2026House

  8. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/21/2026House

  9. Favorable with Amendments {583022/1 Adopted

    3/21/2026House

  10. Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters

    3/21/2026House

  11. Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)

    2/9/2026House

  12. First Reading Economic Matters and Ways and Means

    2/5/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/21/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/5/2026

    PDF

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