§ 7–312
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 7-312 (2026)
Title 7. Secretary of State
Subtitle 3. Address Confidentiality Program
§ 7–312LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section, “notice” means, for a person described in § 7–308(b)(2) of this subtitle, receipt of written notification on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State identifying an individual as a Program participant.
(2)
“Notice” includes receipt of written notification on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State identifying an individual as a Program participant.
(b)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, service of process on an individual by a person or an agency that has received notice that the individual is a Program participant shall be made in accordance with this section.
(c)
Service of process shall be made:
(1)
in person on the Program participant; or
(2)
by mail on the Secretary of State.
(d)
If service by publication is required, service is valid if:
(1)
the publication omits the name of the Program participant; and
(2)
the Secretary of State has been served in accordance with subsection (c)(2) of this section.