270                                                LAWS OF MARYLAND                                      Ch. 8

(1)  A STATEMENT FROM A LICENSED PHYSICIAN SHOWING
EVIDENCE OF THE HEALTH OR MEDICAL CONDITION OF THE RESIDENT; AND

(2)  ANNUALLY AN AFFIRMATION THAT THE RESIDENT LIVES
IN THE BUILDING.

(D)  LIMIT ON VALUE.

THE ASSESSMENT OF THE CHANGES EXEMPTED UNDER THIS SECTION
MAY NOT EXCEED 10% OF THE TOTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE REAL PROPERTY
ON WHICH THE BUILDING IS LOCATED.

(E)  REGULATIONS.

THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ADOPT REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE:

(1)  CRITERIA TO DETERMINE WHAT IS SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
OF A HEALTH OR MEDICAL CONDITION;

(2)  THE FORM OF THE ANNUAL AFFIRMATION OF RESIDENCE;
AND

(3)  CRITERIA TO DETERMINE WHAT CHANGES ARE REQUIRED
FOR THE HEALTH OR MEDICAL CONDITION.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Art. 81, §
19(a)(11)(A) through (C).

Subsection (a) of this section is revised as a
definition of "change", for brevity and clarity.

In the introductory language of subsection (b) of this
section, the phrase "to the owner" is added for
clarity.

Also in the introductory language of subsection (b) of
this section, the reference to "the period of time
that a resident ... occupies the building" is
substituted for the former reference to "when the
individual ... no longer resides in the building", for
clarity and brevity.

Also in the introductory language of subsection (b) of
this section, the former clause "the property then
shall be valued and assessed as provided in paragraph
(a)(1)" is deleted as superfluous.

In the introductory language of subsection (c) of this
section, the reference to the "owner of the building"
submitting evidence of medical need and proof of
residency is added for clarity.