§ 5–119
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-119 (2026)
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
Subtitle 1. Limitations
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(a)
(1)
This section does not apply to a voluntary dismissal of a civil action or claim by the party who commenced the action or claim.
(2)
This section applies only to a civil action or claim that is dismissed once for failure to file a report in accordance with § 3–2A–04(b)(3) of this article.
(b)
If a civil action or claim is commenced by a party within the applicable period of limitations and is dismissed without prejudice, the party may commence a new civil action or claim for the same cause against the same party or parties on or before the later of:
(1)
The expiration of the applicable period of limitations;
(2)
60 days from the date of the dismissal; or
(3)
August 1, 2007, if the action or claim was dismissed on or after November 17, 2006, but before June 1, 2007.