Abandoned Property in Possession of a Museum
Sponsor: Jon S. Cardin (District 11B)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Commercial Law - GenerallyStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 28 (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing certain museums located in the State to claim title to property that is on permanent loan or that was loaned for a certain term that has expired by giving notice that the museum is terminating the loan of the property; authorizing a museum to take possession of certain property if the lender fails to respond to a notice provided by certified mail within 60 days; authorizing a museum to acquire a certain lien for the costs of certain conservation measures taken on the property; etc.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | peterson, matt | Baltimore jewish council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | GREENAWAY, KRISTEN | CHESAPEAKE BAY MARITIME MUSEUM | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | GREENAWAY, KRISTEN | CHESAPEAKE BAY MARITIME MUSEUM | Position only |
| FAV | MATTY, ROBIN | HISTORIC ANNAPOLIS | Position only |
| FAV | BELEW, DAVIDlobbyist | MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY | Position only |
| FAV | MARCIARI ALEXANER, JULIE | WALTERS ART MUSEUM | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Cardin, Delegate Cardinlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | GRUZS, ADAM | MDP | Written (PDF) |