MD HB1208

Calvert County Commissioners may allocate revenue from Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements effective on or after October 1, 2026, to fund emergency services organizations and programs

Eligible support services organizations include volunteer fire companies, rescue squads, the Calvert Advanced Life Support Unit, the Calvert County Rescue Dive Team, and other emergency service providers designated by the County Commissioners

Funds may be used for purchasing and maintaining fire-fighting and rescue equipment, facilities, debt service, the Length of Service Award Program, volunteer recruitment and retention programs, and property tax incentives for volunteers

Recipient organizations must submit annual budgets and certified expenditure accountings, maintain good standing with the State and County Fire and Rescue Commission, and hold IRS nonprofit certification

Non-governmental organizations receiving funds must post a bond to the County Commissioners to ensure proper expenditure of funds in accordance with the law