# State Government (GSG)

## Title 12. Immunity and Liability

### Subtitle 3

#### Section 12-306

(a) Representation under this Part II of this subtitle includes the right to assert a counterclaim or to assert or defend against a third party claim for the officer or employee.

(b) The representation does not deprive any State officer, State employee, or unit of the State government of any sovereign immunity that is available to the officer, employee, or unit.

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)