MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Emergency Bill No. 7-02

Chapter 9

Laws of Montgomery County, 2002

AN EMERGENCY ACT to:

(1)     increase the rate of the recordation tax;

(2)     exempt a certain amount of the consideration for an owner-occupied
residential property from the recordation tax;

(3)     confirm certain actions previously taken regarding the recordation tax;

(4)     declare the intent of the Council regarding the use of certain revenue from
the recordation tax; and

(5)     generally amend County law affecting the recordation tax.

By adding

Montgomery County Code
Chapter 52, Taxation
Section 52-16B

Bill No. 44-01

Chapter 15

Laws of Montgomery County, 2002

AN ACT to:

(1)     amend the housing standards law to address visual blight;

(2)     modify requirements for wiring for air conditioning units, emergency
access, and food storage;

(3)     require removal of graffiti, and that painted surfaces and floor coverings be
kept in good repair and condition;

(4)     require maintenance of unoccupied structures;

(5)     require proper drainage from paved surfaces;

(6)     amend inspection, right-of-entry, and warrant procedures;

(7)     allow condemnation of vacant structures and structures found to be a
public nuisance under certain conditions;

(8)     clarify condemnation procedures and eliminate redundant appeal
processes; and

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