MD SB580 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Committee Bill
Status: Introduced on January 27 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-04 - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Hearing: Feb 25 @ 1:00 pm Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 27 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-04 - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Hearing: Feb 25 @ 1:00 pm Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Adding Washington County to the list of counties where an existing agricultural building used for agritourism is not considered a change of occupancy that requires a building permit under certain circumstances.
Title
Washington County - Public Safety - Buildings Used for Agritourism
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-04 | Senate | Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2025-01-27 | Senate | First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment |
Same As/Similar To
HB749 (Crossfiled) 2025-01-29 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Agriculture
Agritourism
Building Codes
Building Permits
Counties - Local Laws
Fire Protection
Public Safety
Rules and Regulations
Washington County
Agritourism
Building Codes
Building Permits
Counties - Local Laws
Fire Protection
Public Safety
Rules and Regulations
Washington County
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Safety | 12 | 508 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0580?ys=2025RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0580f.pdf |
