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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 8

former words "ordinance or resolution", for clarity.
Similarly, in the introductory language of subsections
(b) and (c) of this section, as to the addition of the
phrase "by law" see revisor's note to § 9-205(a) of
this title.

Also in the introductory language of subsection (a) of
this section, the defined term "municipal corporation"
is substituted for the former reference to "city", for
clarity.

In subsection (a)(2) of this section, the former
requirement that the "local governing body shall
administer this program" is deleted as superfluous.

In subsection (b)(1)(ii) of this section, the former
phrase "to encourage improvement and reconstruction of
properties located within those areas" is deleted as
superfluous.

Also in subsection (b)(l)(ii) of this section, the
former reference to a structure "controlled" by a
historic district is deleted as confusing and, in any
event, superfluous.

In subsection (b)(l)(i) of this section and in the
introductory language of subsection (c) of this
section, the former words "real and tangible personal"
are deleted as included in the defined term
"property". As to intangible personal property, see
the General Revisor's Note to this title.

In subsection (b)(2)(i) through (iv) of this section,
the defined term "assessment" is substituted for the
former phrase "assessed valuation", for clarity.

In subsection (b)(2)(i) of this section, the former
word "reconstruction" is deleted as included in the
word "improvement". Similarly, in subsection
(b)(2)(ii) through (iv) of this section, the word
"improvement" is substituted for the former word
"reconstruction", for clarity and consistency.

In the introductory language of subsection (c) of this
section, the defined term "governing body" is
substituted for the former term "County
Commissioners", for clarity.

In subsection (c)(2) of this section, the former
references to a "fee" and "[a]ssessments" are deleted
as unnecessary in light of the use of the word
"compensation".

Defined terms: "Assessment" § 1-101

"County property tax" § 1-101 "Governing body" § 1-101