(a) The sales and use tax does not apply to a sale of the following items for an agricultural purpose:
(1) livestock;
(2) feed or bedding for livestock;
(3) seed, fertilizer, fungicide, herbicide, or insecticide;
(4) baler twine or wire;
(5) fuel for use in farm equipment or a farm tractor, as defined in §§ 11–120 and 11–121 of the Transportation Article; and
(6) if bought by a farmer:
(i) a container to transport farm products that the farmer raises to market;
(ii) a farm vehicle, as defined in § 13–911(c) of the Transportation Article, when used in farming;
(iii) a milking machine, when used in farming;
(iv) fabrication, processing, or service, by a sawmill, of wood products for farm use in which the farmer retains title; and
(v) farm equipment when used to:
1. raise livestock;
2. prepare, irrigate, or tend the soil; or
3. plant, service, harvest, store, clean, dry, or transport seeds or crops.
(b) Except for flowers, sod, decorative trees and shrubs, and any other product that usually is sold by a nursery or horticulturist, the sales and use tax does not apply to a sale of an agricultural product by a farmer.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 11-201 - Agricultural Purposes and Products
Section 11-201.1 - Sale of Tangible Personal Property Through Bulk Vending Machine
Section 11-204 - Exempt Charitable or Nonprofit Sales
Section 11-208 - Interstate or Foreign Commerce or Use in Another State
Section 11-209 - Casual and Isolated Sale; Distribution or Transfer of Tangible Personal Property
Section 11-210 - Machinery and Equipment
Section 11-212 - Mining Purpose
Section 11-214 - Nonresident Property
Section 11-214.1 - Precious Metal Bullion and Coins
Section 11-215 - Printing Use and Publications
Section 11-216 - Property for Use in Another State
Section 11-217 - Research and Development Purpose
Section 11-218 - Seafood Harvesting Purposes
Section 11-220 - State or Political Subdivision
Section 11-221 - Taxation by Other Law
Section 11-222 - Testing Equipment
Section 11-223 - Transportation Services
Section 11-225 - Computer Programs
Section 11-226 - Appliances Meeting Certain Efficiency Requirements
Section 11-227 - Property or Service Used Directly in Film Production Activity
Section 11-228 - Tax-Free Period
Section 11-229 - Sale of Electricity, Fuel, and Utilities for Production of Snow
Section 11-230 - Sale of Geothermal Equipment or Solar Energy Equipment
Section 11-231 - Lodging at Corporate Training Center
Section 11-232 - Redevelopment Areas
Section 11-233 - Light Rail Transit Vehicle
Section 11-237 - Aircraft Parts and Equipment -- Sales and Use Tax Exemption -- Annual Report
Section 11-240 - Licensed Caterers -- Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Certain Materials Used
Section 11-242 - Sales and Use Tax Exemption in Certain Federal Facilities Redevelopment Areas