Bill > HB570

This bill modifies the hotel rental tax penalty provisions for Talbot County by removing specific language that previously applied to the county. Currently, hotels in most Maryland counties must pay a 10% penalty if they fail to pay their hotel rental tax within 1 month after the payment is due, and an additional 10% penalty if they fail to pay within 120 days. The proposed changes effectively eliminate the unique provisions for Talbot County, which means the county will now follow the standard penalty structure for hotel rental tax non-payment. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and will standardize the tax penalty process for hotels in Talbot County to align with other counties in Maryland. By removing the specific references to Talbot County in the existing law, the bill ensures a more uniform approach to hotel rental tax penalties across the state.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0570?ys=2025RS