# Tax - Property (GTP)

## Title 6.5. State Forest, State Park, and Wildlife Management Area Revenue Equity Program

### Subtitle 2. Payments to Counties

#### Section 6.5-202

(a) On or before December 1 each year, the Department, in consultation with the Secretary of Natural Resources, shall certify to the Governor and the Secretary of Budget and Management:

  (1) the  assessed value of all State forests, State parks, and wildlife management areas in each county that are exempt from the property tax under Sec. 7-210 of this article, as determined under Sec. 6.5-201 of this subtitle; and

  (2) the total amount to be paid by the State to each county as determined under Sec. 6.5-201 of this subtitle.

(b) On or before October 1, January 1, April 1, and June 1 each fiscal year, the State shall pay 25% of the amount certified under subsection (a) of this section to each county.

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Md. Code Ann., Tax-Prop. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)