# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action

### Subtitle 4. Declaratory Judgment

#### Section 3-411

The declaration may be affirmative or negative in form and effect and has the force and effect of a final judgment or decree.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)