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MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-608 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 6 - Actions to Quiet Title|Section 14-608 - Defendants; Admissions

    (a)    The plaintiff shall name as defendants in an action under this subtitle the persons having adverse claims to the title of the plaintiff that are of record or known to the plaintiff or reasonably apparent from an inspection of the property against which a determination is sought.    (b)    If the plaintiff admits the validity of any adverse claim, the plaintiff shall state the admission in the complaint.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-609 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 6 - Actions to Quiet Title|Section 14-609 - Unknown Defendants or Claims

    (a)    If the name of a person required to be named as a defendant is not known to the plaintiff, the plaintiff shall state in the complaint that the name is unknown and shall name as parties all persons unknown in the manner provided in § 14–613 of this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    If the claim or the share or quantity of the claim of a person required to be named as a defendant is unknown, uncertain, or contingent, the plaintiff shall state those facts in the complaint.        (2)    If the lack of knowledge, uncertainty, or contingency is caused by a transfer to an unborn or unascertained person or class member, or by a transfer in the form of a contingent remainder, vested remainder subject to defeasance, executory interest, or similar disposition, the plaintiff shall also state in the complaint, so far as is known to the plaintiff, the name, age, and legal disability, if any, of the person in being who would be entitled to the claim had the contingency on which the claim depends occurred before the commencement of the action.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-610 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 6 - Actions to Quiet Title|Section 14-610 - Effect of Death of Defendant

    (a)    If a person required to be named as a defendant is dead and the plaintiff knows of a personal representative, the plaintiff shall join the personal representative as a defendant.    (b)    (1)    If a person required to be named as a defendant is dead, or is believed by the plaintiff to be dead, and the plaintiff knows of no personal representative, the plaintiff shall state those facts in an affidavit filed with the complaint.        (2)    If the plaintiff states in an affidavit under paragraph (1) of this subsection that a person is dead, the plaintiff may join as defendants “the testate and intestate successors of __________ (naming the deceased person), deceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under the decedent”.        (3)    If the plaintiff states in an affidavit under paragraph (1) of this subsection that a person is believed to be dead, the plaintiff may join the person as a defendant, and may also join “the testate and intestate successors of __________ (naming the person), believed to be deceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under the person believed to be deceased”.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-611 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 6 - Actions to Quiet Title|Section 14-611 - Court Order for Joinder of Parties or Title Report

    The court on its own motion or on motion of any party may issue any appropriate order to require:        (1)    Joinder of any additional parties that are necessary or proper; and        (2)    The plaintiff to procure a title report supported by an affidavit by the person making the search that a complete search of the public records has been performed in accordance with generally accepted standards of title examination for the appropriate period as determined by the court, but not less than 60 years, and designate a place where the title report shall be kept for inspection, use, and copying by the parties.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-612 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 6 - Actions to Quiet Title|Section 14-612 - Any Claimant May Appear

    Any person who has a claim to the property described in a complaint under this subtitle may appear in the proceeding.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-613 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 6 - Actions to Quiet Title|Section 14-613 - Naming of Additional Defendants

    In addition to the persons required to be named as defendants in an action under this subtitle, the plaintiff may name as defendants “all persons unknown, claiming any legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the property described in the complaint adverse to the plaintiff’s title, or any cloud on the plaintiff’s title to the property”.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-614 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 6 - Actions to Quiet Title|Section 14-614 - Court Order for Appointment of Attorney to Protect Interests of Individuals Not in Being

    The court on its own motion or on motion of any party may issue an order for appointment of an attorney to protect the interest of any party to the same extent and effect as provided under Rule 2–203 of the Maryland Rules with respect to individuals not in being.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-615 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 6 - Actions to Quiet Title|Section 14-615 - Service by Publication

    (a)    (1)    If, on affidavit of the plaintiff, it appears to the satisfaction of the court that the plaintiff has used reasonable diligence to ascertain the identity and residence of and to serve a summons on the persons named as unknown defendants and persons joined as testate or intestate successors of a person known or believed to be dead, the court shall order service by publication in accordance with Rule 2–122 of the Maryland Rules and the provisions of this subtitle.        (2)    The order shall direct that a copy of the summons, the complaint, and the order for publication be mailed immediately to the party if the party’s address is ascertained before expiration of the time prescribed for publication of the summons.    (b)    This section does not authorize service by publication on any person named as an unknown defendant who is in open and actual possession of the property.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-616 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 6 - Actions to Quiet Title|Section 14-616 - Procedure for Service by Publication

    (a)    If the court orders service by publication, the plaintiff shall:        (1)    Post, not later than 10 days after the date the order is issued, a copy of the summons and complaint in a conspicuous place on the property that is the subject of the action; and        (2)    File proof that the summons has been served, posted, and published as required in the order.    (b)    If the court orders service by publication, the publication shall use the legal description of the property along with its street address, or other common designation, if any.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-617 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 6 - Actions to Quiet Title|Section 14-617 - Evidence; Recordation of Judgment

    (a)    In all cases the plaintiff shall submit evidence at a hearing before the court establishing the plaintiff’s title and the court may hear or take any evidence offered respecting the claims of any defendant, other than claims the validity of which is admitted by the plaintiff in the complaint.    (b)    (1)    A judgment in an action under this subtitle shall be recorded in the land records of the county in which any portion of the property is located.        (2)    The clerk shall index the judgment in accordance with § 3–302 of this article, with the parties against whom the judgment is entered as grantor and the party in whose favor the judgment is entered as grantee.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-618 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 6 - Actions to Quiet Title|Section 14-618 - Judgment Is Binding and Conclusive

    A judgment in an action under this subtitle is binding and conclusive, regardless of any legal disability, on:        (1)    All persons known and unknown who were parties to the action and who have any claim to the property, whether present or future, vested or contingent, legal or equitable, several or undivided; and        (2)    Except as provided in § 14–619 of this subtitle, all persons who were not parties to the action and who have any claim to the property that was not of record at the time the action was commenced.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-619 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 6 - Actions to Quiet Title|Section 14-619 - When Judgment Ineffective

    (a)    A judgment in an action under this subtitle does not affect a claim in the property or part of the property of any person who was not a party to the action, if, at the time the action was commenced:        (1)    The claim was of record; or        (2)    The claim was actually known to the plaintiff or would have been reasonably apparent from an inspection of the property.    (b)    This section may not be construed to impair the rights of a bona fide purchaser or encumbrancer for value dealing with the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s successors in interest.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-620 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 6 - Actions to Quiet Title|Section 14-620 - Rights of Purchaser or Encumbrancer Without Knowledge of Defects or Irregularities in Judgment

    Any relief granted in an action or proceeding directly or collaterally attacking a judgment entered under this subtitle, whether based on lack of actual notice to a party or otherwise, may not impair the rights of a purchaser or encumbrancer for value of the property acting in reliance on the judgment without knowledge of any defects or irregularities in the judgment or the proceedings.
MD. Real Property Code Ann. §  14-621 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Real Property|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Rules|Subtitle 6 - Actions to Quiet Title|Section 14-621 - When Judgment Not Binding

    Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, a judgment in an action under this subtitle is not binding or conclusive on:        (1)    The State, unless individually joined as a party to the action and State law authorizes the judgment to be binding or conclusive as to its interests; or        (2)    The United States, unless the United States is individually joined as a party to the action and federal law authorizes the judgment to be binding or conclusive as to its interests.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  1-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 1 - Definitions|Section 1-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this Division I of this article the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “County” means a county of the State and, unless expressly provided otherwise, Baltimore City.    (c)    “Includes” or “including” means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation.    (d)    “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, or representative of any kind and any partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.    (e)    “State” means:        (1)    a state, possession, or territory of the United States;        (2)    the District of Columbia; or        (3)    the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  9-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 9 - State Insurance Program|Section 9-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Fund” means the State Insurance Trust Fund.    (c)    “Program” means the State Insurance Program.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  9-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 9 - State Insurance Program|Section 9-102 - Findings; Statement of Purpose

    (a)    The General Assembly finds that it is desirable for the State to have a program of purchased insurance and self-insurance against loss, damage, and liability that the State may incur.    (b)    The General Assembly intends that the State:        (1)    insure against loss, damage, and liability as fully as permitted by law or agreement; and        (2)    have a program for central administration of purchased insurance and self-insurance.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  9-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 9 - State Insurance Program|Section 9-103 - Program and Fund Established

    (a)    There is a State Insurance Program for providing and administering purchased insurance and self-insurance for the State, including:        (1)    insurance on State property;        (2)    insurance that federal law requires;        (3)    insurance trust agreements; and        (4)    insurance against other risk or commitment of the State.    (b)    (1)    There is a State Insurance Trust Fund.        (2)    The Fund consists of:            (i)    each General Fund and special fund appropriation in the State budget to the Treasurer or a unit of the State government for self-insurance;            (ii)    each General Fund and special fund appropriation to the State Insurance Trust Fund for payment under Title 12, Subtitle 5 of the State Government Article;            (iii)    each premium that a unit of the State government pays for protection under the Fund;            (iv)    each payment for a loss under purchased insurance; and            (v)    each payment from salvage or other recovery that results from a loss paid through the Program.        (3)    The General Assembly intends that the State budget include sufficient General Fund appropriations to provide in the State Insurance Trust Fund a reserve that the Treasurer considers adequate to cover losses under § 9-105 of this title.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  9-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 9 - State Insurance Program|Section 9-104 - General Powers and Duties of Treasurer

    (a)    (1)    Subject to any limitation in an agreement or law, the Treasurer is responsible for the Program.        (2)    The Treasurer shall administer the Fund.        (3)    Notwithstanding any law that authorizes a unit of the State government to buy insurance, the Treasurer may:            (i)    buy the insurance in accordance with Division II of this article; or            (ii)    require the unit to obtain approval before the unit buys the insurance.    (b)    The Treasurer shall adopt necessary regulations:        (1)    to set policies and procedures for payment on losses, including adjustment and approval;        (2)    to collect from private insurers on losses; and        (3)    otherwise to carry out the duties of the Treasurer under this title.    (c)    The Office of the Attorney General and the State Fire Marshal shall cooperate with and assist the Treasurer in carrying out the duties of the Treasurer under this title.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  9-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 9 - State Insurance Program|Section 9-105 - Forms of Insurance

    (a)    (1)    The Treasurer shall provide self-insurance for:            (i)    loss of or damage to State motor vehicles;            (ii)    loss of or damage to hulls of State vessels;            (iii)    loss of or damage to State real property, to the extent that purchased insurance does not cover the loss or damage; and            (iv)    loss as a result of a settlement or judgment to the extent that the Board of Public Works pays the loss under Title 12, Subtitle 5 of the State Government Article.        (2)    The Treasurer may provide self-insurance for loss of or damage to State personal property, including fine arts. However, for any fine art item that the Treasurer determines is irreplaceable, the indemnity shall be only for repair of damage.        (3)    To the extent that funds are available in the State budget, the Treasurer may provide self-insurance for any other loss risk that the Treasurer finds appropriate.    (b)    To the extent that funds are available in the State budget, the Treasurer:        (1)    shall provide purchased insurance as required by law; and        (2)    may provide any other purchased insurance that the Treasurer considers appropriate to the interests of the State.    (c)    To the extent that funds are available in the State budget, the Treasurer shall provide sufficient self-insurance, purchased insurance, or both to cover the liability of the State and its units and personnel under the Maryland Tort Claims Act.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  9-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 9 - State Insurance Program|Section 9-106 - Assessment of Premium

    (a)    If a unit of the State government is funded by special or federal funds, the Treasurer shall assess the unit a premium for coverage under the Fund that is needed to pay losses due to total protection or applicable deductions on purchased insurance.    (b)    After considering the potential exposure of the Fund and its loss experience, the Treasurer shall try to set premiums so as to produce funds that approximate the payments from the Fund.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  9-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 9 - State Insurance Program|Section 9-107 - Payment on Losses

    (a)    Subject to the limitations in this section, the Treasurer shall pay a unit of the State government for a loss that is covered under § 9-105 of this title, without regard to whether the unit is funded wholly or partly from general, special, or federal funds.    (b)    (1)    The unit of the State government that had State property at the time of its loss or damage and the Treasurer jointly shall determine the value of the property.        (2)    The Office of the Attorney General shall determine and certify to the Treasurer the value of a liability claim against the State.        (3)    The Treasurer may not pay from the Fund any money for loss or liability in excess of the value certified under this subsection.    (c)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the 1st $1,000 of value of each loss, damage, or liability occurrence of a unit shall be paid from its appropriations in the State budget unless, on recommendation of the Secretary of Budget and Management, the Treasurer reduces the amount.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  9-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 9 - State Insurance Program|Section 9-108 - Coverage and Defense for Personnel Other Than Those Providing Courthouse Security, Serving Process, or Transporting Inmates

    (a)    This section applies to any sheriff or deputy sheriff engaged in any activity other than those activities relating to:        (1)    courthouse security;        (2)    service of process;        (3)    the transportation of inmates to and from court proceedings;        (4)    personnel and other administrative activities;        (5)    activities, including activities relating to performing law enforcement functions, arising under a multijurisdictional agreement under the supervision and direction of the Maryland State Police or other State agency; or        (6)    any other activities, except activities relating to performing law enforcement functions or detention center functions.    (b)    A county or Baltimore City may obtain insurance to provide the coverage and defense necessary under the Maryland Tort Claims Act for personnel covered by this section.    (c)    (1)    If a county or Baltimore City does not obtain adequate insurance coverage to satisfy the coverage and defense necessary under the Maryland Tort Claims Act, an assessment for coverage and for payment of any litigation expenses, other than for compensation for the time spent by any State employee working for the Attorney General, shall be set off from:            (i)    any tax which has been appropriated in the State budget to the county or Baltimore City; or            (ii)    the subdivision’s share of any income tax collected by the State Comptroller.        (2)    Any amount due under this subsection shall be collected in the manner provided by § 7-222 of this article.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  18-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 18 - Living Wage|Section 18-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.    (c)    (1)    “Employer” means a contractor or subcontractor that has a State contract for services valued at $100,000 or more.        (2)    “Employer” does not include a contractor or subcontractor that:            (i)    employs 10 or fewer employees; and            (ii)    has a State contract for services valued at less than $500,000.    (d)    “Living wage” means an hourly wage set as provided under § 18–103 of this title.    (e)    “Tier 1 area” includes Montgomery County, Prince  George’s County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore  County, and Baltimore City.    (f)    “Tier 2 area” includes any county in the State not  included in the Tier 1 area.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  18-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 18 - Living Wage|Section 18-102 - Scope

    (a)    (1)    This title applies to an employee of an employer for the duration of a contract subject to this title if at least one–half of the employee’s time during any workweek relates to a State contract for services or a subcontract for services under a State contract.        (2)    This title does not apply to an employee of an employer if the employee:            (i)    is 17 years of age or younger for the duration of a contract subject to this title; or            (ii)    works less than 13 consecutive weeks for the duration of a contract subject to this title and during that period works full time.    (b)    This title does not apply to a contract:        (1)    for services needed immediately to prevent or respond to an imminent threat to public health or safety;        (2)    with a public service company;        (3)    with a nonprofit organization;        (4)    between units; or        (5)    between a unit and a county or Baltimore City.    (c)    If the unit responsible for a State contract determines that application of this title would conflict with any applicable federal program requirement, this title does not apply to the contract or program.    (d)    The head of the unit responsible for a State contract  subject to this title shall determine if contract services valued at  50% or more of the total value of the contract will be performed in  the Tier 1 area or the Tier 2 area and shall provide that  determination on the invitation for a bid.