ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                             Ch. 336

(e) For purposes of the application of subsequent offender penalties under §
27-101 of this article, a conviction for a crime committed in another state or federal
jurisdiction that, if committed in this State, would constitute a violation of subsection
(a), (b), (c), or (d) of this section shall be considered a violation of subsection (a), (b),
(c), or (d) of this section.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2004.

Approved May 11, 2004.

CHAPTER 336
(House Bill 380)

AN ACT concerning

Somerset County - Hotel Rental Tax - Rate

FOR the purpose of altering the maximum hotel rental tax rate in Somerset County;
and generally relating to hotel rental taxes.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,

Article 24 — Political Subdivisions - Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 9-304(b)(8)

Annotated Code of Maryland

(2001 Replacement Volume and 2003 Supplement)

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

Article 24 - Political Subdivisions - Miscellaneous Provisions

9-304.

(b) An authorized county may not set a hotel rental tax rate that exceeds:

(8) [3%] 5% in Somerset County;

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
July 1, 2004.

Approved May 11, 2004.

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