1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Current ground rent deed of record” has the meaning stated in Real Property Article, §8-701(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   2. (2) “Department” has the meaning stated in Real Property Article, §8-701(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   3. (3) “Ground lease” has the meaning stated in Real Property Article, §8-701(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   4. (4) “Ground lease holder” has the meaning stated in Real Property Article, §8-701(e), Annotated Code of Maryland.

   5. (5) “Register” means to submit to the Department, for each ground rent:

      1. (a) The Department's completed registration form; and
      2. (b) Any appropriate registration fee.

   6. (6) Submit.

      1. (a) “Submit” means to cause the Department to receive only by:

         1. (i) Hand delivery;
         2. (ii) Regular mail postmarked with a date on or before the time allowed for the action; or
         3. (iii) Specific electronic means approved by the Department.

      2. (b) “Submit” does not mean delivery by:

         1. (i) Facsimile; or
         2. (ii) Any means other than those set forth above in §B(6)(a) of this regulation.

   7. (7) “Substantially completed registration form” means one that:

      1. (a) Has a response for each question;
      2. (b) Is legible; and
      3. (c) Is sufficiently accurate to allow the Department to reasonably identify the property for which the ground lease was created.

Authority: Real Property Article, §8-710; Tax-Property Article, §2-201; Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: September 20, 2010 (37:19 Md. R. 1285)

Regulation .01B amended effective December 6, 2018 (45:24 Md. R. 1163)

Regulation .05 amended effective December 6, 2018 (45:24 Md. R. 1163)