Department of Natural Resources - Savage Highlands State Park - Hotel Rental Surcharge
Sponsor: Jim Hinebaugh, Jr. (District 1A)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Department of Natural Resources to assess and collect an 8% hotel rental surcharge on rental units at Savage Highlands State Park and remit the proceeds to the Comptroller for distribution to Garrett County; and requiring Garrett County to use and distribute the proceeds from the surcharge either for promotion of the county or for the general fund of the county.
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Testimony (3)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Hinebaugh, Delegate Hinebaughlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Libber, Matt | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | McPherson, Lydia | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |