HARRY HUGHES, Governor

2035

(3) EXCEPT BY AN ORDER OF COURT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN,
A PROCEEDING UNDER THIS SUBTITLE MAY NOT BE DISMISSED VOLUNTARILY
WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE STATE'S ATTORNEY.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article 16, §
66B, § 66H(f) and the first, third, and fourth
sentences of § 66E(b).

In subsection (c) of this section, "material", which
formerly modified the word "facts", is deleted as
unnecessary.

In subsection (e) of this section, "elect", which
formerly preceded "a jury trial", is deleted as
unnecessary.

In subsection (f)(2)(iii) of this section, the phrase
"identity of the", which modifies "father", is new
language added for clarity.

In subsection (g)(1) of this section, the former word
"filed" is deleted as redundant. If the clerk does
not receive the complaint, it cannot be filed.

In subsection (g)(2) of this section, the former
phrase "or authorization" is deleted as repetitious of
the word "consent".

In subsection (g)(3) of this section, "consent" is
substituted for the former word "approval", for
consistency.

The second sentence of former Article 16, § 66E(b),
which related to filing and service of a complaint, is
deleted as unnecessary in light of the Maryland Rules.

As to the requirement under     subsection (f) of this

section that a complaint be   supported by an oath, see

Article 1, § 9 of the Code,     which provides for an

affirmation instead of " an oath in appropriate
circumstances.

Defined terms: "Administration" § 5-1001
"Complaint" § 5-1001

5-1011. ADMINISTRATION AS COMPLAINANT.

(A) REPRESENTATION.

IF THE COMPLAINANT IS THE ADMINISTRATION, OR A PERSON
APPROVED FOR CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES BY THE ADMINISTRATION, THE
COMPLAINANT SHALL BE REPRESENTED BY: