Garrett County - Hotel Rental Tax - Alterations
Sponsor: Jim Hinebaugh, Jr. (District 1A)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Taxes - Miscellaneous - LocalStatus: Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the definition of 'hotel' for purposes of the hotel rental tax in Garrett County to include a transient vacation rental unit; requiring certain short-term rental platforms and managers to perform certain duties and be subject to certain penalties related to the collection and remittance of the hotel rental tax; altering the rate of interest on unpaid county hotel rental tax; etc.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 3Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Riley-Alexander, Carol | Garrett County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rohrer, Amylobbyist | Maryland Hotel Lodging Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Hinebaugh, Delegate Hinebaughlegislator | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVRohrer, AmyMaryland Hotel Lodging AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Hotel & Lodging Association