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This bill extends the deadline for community solar energy generating systems to be approved by the Public Service Commission from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2030, in order for the land they occupy to continue to qualify for the agricultural use assessment, which is a property tax benefit for land actively used for farming. "Community solar energy generating system" refers to a solar energy project that allows multiple customers to benefit from solar energy, and "agrivoltaics" refers to the practice of co-locating solar energy generation with agricultural activities. This change provides a longer window for these solar projects to be established and still receive the agricultural property tax assessment.

Budget and Finance

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0344?ys=2026RS