Montgomery County - Agricultural Land Transfer Tax - Alterations MC 7-20
Sponsor: Montgomery County DelegationCommittee: Ways and MeansSubject: Taxes - Recordation and TransferStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 342 (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the circumstances under which the Montgomery County Council may impose a tax on the transfer of agricultural land; providing that the tax does not apply to a transfer of agricultural land if the land was subject to the tax at the time of a previous transfer; requiring that the revenue derived from the tax on transfers of agricultural land be used for agricultural land preservation; and requiring that the tax on the transfer of agricultural land be reduced by 65% under certain circumstances.
AI analysis is off. Set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY to enable summaries, pros and cons, and questions.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (3)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Eilenberg, Robin | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Montgomery County Delegation, Montgomery County Delegation | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Boucher, Kathleen | MoCo | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
MoCoFWA 1