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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 8

Subsection (a) of this section is revised as a
definition of "normal repairs and maintenance", for
clarity.

In subsection (a)(2) of this section, the word
"building" is substituted for the former word
"dwelling", for clarity.

In subsection (b) of this section, the defined term
"assessment" of real property is substituted for the
former reference to "valuation" of real property, for
clarity.

Also in subsection (b) of this section, the word
"increased", which formerly modified "assessment", is
deleted as superfluous.

Defined terms: "Assess" § 1-101

"Assessment" § 1-101 "Includes";"including" § 1-101

"Real property" § 1-101

8-236. SAME -- RADIATION FALLOUT SHELTERS.

(A)  DEFINITION.

AS USED IN THIS SECTION, "RADIATION FALLOUT SHELTER" MEANS A
STRUCTURE THAT IS:

(1)  CONSTRUCTED:

(I)  OUTSIDE OF ANOTHER BUILDING;

(II)  AS AN UNDERGROUND OR PARTIALLY UNDERGROUND
ADDITION TO OR AN ALTERATION OF AN EXISTING BUILDING; OR

(III)  AS AN UNDERGROUND PART OF A NEW BUILDING,
BUT FROM MATERIALS MORE DENSE THAN THE GENERAL MATERIALS USED FOR
THE OTHER PARTS OF THE BUILDING;

(2)  CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS
PUBLISHED BY THE UNITED STATES OFFICE OF CIVIL AND DEFENSE
MOBILIZATION FOR A SHELTER TYPE OR DESIGN APPROVED BY THAT OFFICE
TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM RADIATION FALLOUT; AND

(3)  LOCATED ON LAND OCCUPIED FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES
BY NOT MORE THAN 2 FAMILIES.

(B)  HOW ASSESSED.

(1) A RADIATION FALLOUT SHELTER THAT IS NOT USED FOR
ANY OTHER PURPOSE MAY NOT BE ASSESSED TO THE OWNER OF THE
PROPERTY ON WHICH THE SHELTER IS LOCATED.