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

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Affidavit” means a sworn statement in writing on a form furnished by the Department and containing an oath or affirmation set forth in Maryland Rule 1-304, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   2. (2) “Applicant” means a person applying for enrollment in the Homeowner Protection Program as defined in Tax-Property Article, §14-883, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   3. (3) “Combined income” has the meaning stated in Tax-Property Article, §14-883, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   4. (4) “Dependent” has the meaning stated in 26 U.S.C.A. §152, United States Annotated Code.
   5. (5) “Dwelling” has the meaning stated in Tax-Property Article, §14-883, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   6. (6) “Enrollee” means an applicant enrolled in the Homeowner Protection Program.
   7. (7) “Homeowner” has the meaning stated in Tax-Property Article, §14-883, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   8. (8) “Ombudsman” has the meaning stated in Tax-Property Article, §14-883, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   9. (9) “Program” has the meaning stated in Tax-Property Article, §14-883, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   10. (10) “Total outstanding tax debt” means the full amount of any property tax lien, any amount paid to the holder of a property tax sale certificate, or any other charge paid by the Department on behalf of a Program enrollee under Tax-Property Article, §14-801, Annotated Code of Maryland, including any interest as determined by the Department.

Authority: Tax-Property Article, §§2-201 and 14-885, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: December 12, 2022 (49:25 Md. R. 1052)