HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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writing sent to the claimant by certified or registered
mail. The failure of the State to [make final disposition
of a claim] NOTIFY THE CLAIMANT OF A FINAL DENIAL within 6
months of receipt OF THE CLAIM shall, at the option of the
claimant, be deemed a final denial of the claim for purposes
of this section.

(2)  The provisions of paragraph (1) of this
subsection do not apply . to claims asserted under the
Maryland rules of procedure by cross-claim or counterclaim.

(3)  The filing of a claim tolls the applicable
statute of limitations [for a period of] UNTIL 60 days
following a final denial if the claim was made within the
applicable period of limitations.

Article 95 - Treasurer

27.

(d) To the extent that funds are available in the
budget, the Treasurer shall provide self-insurance or
purchased insurance or a combination of self-insurance [or]
AND purchased insurance sufficient to cover the liability of
the State and its employees under Subtitle 4 of Title 5 of
the Courts Article of this Code.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act
shall take effect July 1, 1982.

Approved May 4, 1982.

CHAPTER 146

(Senate Bill 836)

AN ACT concerning

Garrett County - Amusement Licenses

FOR the purpose of providing that license fees for certain
amusement licenses in Garrett County shall be prorated
quarterly; providing that the license is transferable;
providing for a license fee certificate; and generally
relating to amusement licenses in Garrett County.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,

Article 56 - Licenses
Section 20B(a), (b), and (c)
Annotated Code of Maryland