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MarylandSB 04502026 Regular SessionSenate

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 businesses face permit limits

Beginning October 1, 2026, this law applies only in Carroll County. The county’s Office of Permits and Inspections may deny commercial license or permit applications and renewals for unpaid personal property taxes. This authority applies even when other laws say otherwise. The Office cannot deny on this basis if applicants provide proof it accepts that they dispute the unpaid tax amount. After accepting proof of payment, the Office may issue or renew a license or permit previously denied for unpaid taxes.

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: 174 • No: 4

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 129 • No: 4 • Other: 7

Senate vote • 2/24/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 803

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (129-4)

    4/13/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

    4/8/2026House

  6. Referred Economic Matters Ways and Means

    2/25/2026House

  7. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    2/24/2026Senate

  8. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/20/2026Senate

  9. Favorable with Amendments {843421/1 Adopted

    2/20/2026Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    2/19/2026Senate

  11. Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.

    2/3/2026Senate

  12. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/20/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/2/2026

    PDF

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