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This bill requires the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to implement an 8% hotel rental surcharge specifically for rental units at the Savage River Lodge in Garrett County. The Department will collect this surcharge and remit the proceeds to the Comptroller for distribution to the county. Of the collected surcharge, the portion attributable to a 6% rate will be designated by Garrett County for promoting the county, while the additional portion above 6% will be directed to the county's general fund. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and appears designed to generate additional local revenue for Garrett County through a targeted surcharge on lodging at the Savage River Lodge, a specific location within the county. By specifying different uses for different rates of the surcharge, the bill provides a structured approach to allocating the new revenue stream.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0638?ys=2025RS