§ 6–202
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 6-202 (2026)
Title 6. Charitable Organizations and Charitable Representatives
Subtitle 2. Powers and Duties of the Secretary of State and the Attorney General
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(a)
In this section, “foreign charitable organization or representative” means a charitable organization or charitable representative who:
(1)
has its principal place of business out of state; or
(2)
is organized under the laws of another state.
(b)
By soliciting a charitable contribution in the State, a foreign charitable organization or representative irrevocably appoints the Secretary of State as agent to receive a subpoena, summons, or other process that is:
(1)
issued in an action brought under this title; and
(2)
directed to:
(i)
the foreign charitable organization or representative; or
(ii)
a partner, principal officer, or director of the foreign charitable organization or representative.
(c)
Service of process is sufficient service on a foreign charitable organization or representative if:
(1)
service is made by the personal delivery and leaving of a copy of the process with the Secretary of State or the authorized representative of the Secretary of State; and
(2)
the Secretary of State sends a copy of the process by certified mail to the foreign charitable organization or representative at its last known address.