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not assessed as agricultural land under § 8–209 of this article; and

used for urban agricultural purposes.

indoor and outdoor crop production activities, including the use of mulch or cover crops to ensure maximum productivity and minimize runoff and weed production, production of value–added agricultural products, beekeeping, raising livestock, composting, and hydroponics and other soilless or controlled–environment crop production methods;

environmental mitigation activities, including stormwater abatement, pollinator habitat creation and maintenance, and groundwater protection;

community development activities, including recreational activities, food donations, and food preparation and canning classes;

economic development activities, including employment and training opportunities, and direct sales to restaurants and institutions;

produce stands used for the sale of produce raised on the premises; and

agricultural education and agritourism activities.

If the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation grants a tax credit under this section, the jurisdiction granting a tax credit shall evaluate the effectiveness of the credit after 3 years.

If the jurisdiction granting the tax credit determines that the tax credit is ineffective in promoting urban agricultural purposes, the jurisdiction granting a tax credit may terminate the tax credit if the jurisdiction provides the public:

The jurisdiction granting a tax credit under this section may extend the tax credit for an additional 5 years.

Jurisdictions may prioritize renewals of the credit based on the specific priorities of the individual jurisdiction.