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MD SB209Department of Natural Resources - Savage Highlands State Park - Hotel Rental Surcharge
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Department of Natural Resources to assess and collect an 8% hotel rental surcharge on rental units at Savage Highlands State Park and remit the proceeds to the Comptroller for distribution to Garrett County; and requiring Garrett County to use and distribute the proceeds from the surcharge either for promotion of the county or for the general fund of the county.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Department of Natural Resources will assess and collect an 8% hotel rental surcharge on rental units located within Savage Highlands State Park, with the collected proceeds to be sent to the Comptroller for distribution to Garrett County. Specifically, 6% of the surcharge will be designated by Garrett County for the promotion of the county, while any amount exceeding that 6% will be distributed to the general fund of Garrett County. This new law is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (13:00:00 1/27/2026 ) (on 01/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0209?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0209f.pdf |
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