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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, property is not subject to property tax if the property:
(1) is owned by the Maryland Ornithological Society, Inc.; and
(2) is used solely for:
(i) the maintenance of a natural area for public use;
(ii) a sanctuary for wildlife;
(iii) the environmental education of the public;
(iv) scientific research in ornithology; or
(v) the general management of wildlife.
(b) In Somerset County the property tax exemption applies only to State property tax.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Tax-Property § 7-217 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/tax-property/md-code-tax-property-sect-7-217/
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