Ch. 661

LAWS OF MARYLAND

acknowledging its receipt. If the person refuses to sign, the
police officer shall advise the person that failure to sign may
lead to the person's arrest.

(c) On being advised that failure to sign may lead to his
arrest, the person may not refuse to sign. If the person
continues to refuse to sign, the police officer may arrest the
person for violation of this section or, as provided in §
26-202(a)(5) of this subtitle, for the original charge, or both.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1988.

Approved May 27, 1988.

CHAPTER 661

(House Bill 556)

AN ACT concerning

Worcester County - Tax Sale Auctioneer Fee

FOR the purpose of altering the auctioneer's fee at a tax sale in
Worcester County; and making stylistic changes.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,

Article - Tax - Property
Section 14-813(e)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(1986 Volume and 1987 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Tax - Property

14-813.

(e) (1) The following expenses relating to the sale shall
be allowed, all of which are liens on the property to be sold:

[(1)] (I) the expense of publication of all notices;

[(2)] (II) the cost of the county or municipal
corporation surveyor's description and plat, if necessary;

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