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§ 7-3 Service charge.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

Balt., Md., Code art. 28, § 7-3 (2026)

§ 7-3 Service charge.Copy Citation

(a)Charge imposed.
A property owner electing to pay real property taxes under a semiannual payment schedule shall pay a service charge annually with the 2<sup>nd</sup> installment.
(b)Charge as lien.
The service charge and all interest and penalties due on the principal amount shall be a lien on the property of any person liable for the charge, interest, and penalties, and the lien shall be recorded and collected in the same manner as taxes are collected.
(c)Amount of charge.
The Mayor and City Council shall set the service charge in accordance with the requirements and limitations of <cite data-doc="Md. Code" data-path="gtp|10-204">State Tax-Property Article § 10-204</cite>.3.
History: Ord. 94-323
History: Ord. 03-534