(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) "Commerce zone" means a priority funding area in Kent County designated by the governing body of Kent County as a commerce zone. (3) "New, improved, or expanded premises" means commercial or industrial real property, including a building or part of a building that has not been previously occupied, where a business entity locates to conduct business. (b) The governing body of Kent County may grant, by law, a property tax credit under this section against the county property tax imposed on real property owned by a business entity that meets the requirements specified under this section. (c) To qualify for a property tax credit under this section, a business entity shall obtain new, improved, or expanded premises in a commerce zone by: (1) purchasing newly constructed premises; (2) constructing new premises; (3) causing new premises to be constructed; or (4) improving existing premises for occupation by the business entity. (d) If a business entity meets the requirements under subsection (c) of this section, the property tax credit granted under this section shall equal a percentage of the amount of county property tax imposed on the assessment of the new, improved, or expanded premises, as follows: (1) 50% for each of the first 5 taxable years; (2) 25% in taxable years 6 and 7; (3) 15% in taxable years 8 through 10; and (4) 0% for each taxable year thereafter. (e) The governing body of Kent County may provide, by law, for: (1) the specific eligibility requirements for the tax credit authorized under this section; (2) any additional limitations on eligibility for the credit; and (3) any other provision necessary to implement the credit.
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