1528 LAWS OF MARYLAND. [Ch. 790]

taxpayer, as shall be necessary to pay the taxes, penalties and

costs due from him, and shall continue the sale from day to
day until the taxes are paid, or until each piece of property has
teen offered at least once.

1900, ch. 117, sec. 18 (g).

593. The person who offers to pay the taxes, penalties and

costs due from the owner of any piece or pieces of property for
the smallest portion of the same, shall be considered the pur-

chaser. If no person bids for a less quantity than the whole,
then the whole shall be offered.

Ibid. sec. h.

594. If after all the parcels have been offered any remain-
ing unsold for want of bidders, the treasurer shall adjourn the

sale to some day not exceeding two weeks from the day of
adjournment, and shall post notice thereof in at least five con-
spicuous places in the town; but no further advertisement shall
be necessary.

Ibid. sec. i.

595. On the day fixed for reopening the sale, the same pro-
ceedings shall be had as at the previous sale, and the sale shall
be adjourned from day to day until all parcels have been again
offered at least once, and any taxes then remaining unpaid with
penalties and costs shall be extended upon the tax books and

shall be collectible by sale at the tax sale of the ensuing year or
years.

Ibid. sec. 19.

596. The purchaser at a tax sale shall pay forthwith to the
treasurer the amount of taxes, penalties and costs. The treas-
urer shall sign and deliver to the purchaser a certificate of pur-
chase, designating the land sold and the amount paid therefor,
and stating that, unless the property shall be redeemed within
two years from the date of the sale, a deed will be given by the
Mayor of the town. Such certificates shall be assignable, and
an assignment thereof shall vest in the assignee all the right,
title and interest of the original purchaser. The holder of any

certificate shall have the right to pay all taxes, general or spe-
cial, and assessments, including State and county taxes, as may
be due, or may become due, on the property described in said

certificate.

1900, ch. 117, sec. 19 (b).

597. Real property sold for taxes may be redeemed by the
owner or by any person having interest in it, or lien thereon, at
any time within two years from the date of sale by paying to
the treasurer a fee of one dollar for a certificate of redemption,