Ch. 2

LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2) IN AN ACTION UNDER THIS SECTION, THE PLAINTIFF
SHALL BE:

(I)  THE STATE;

(II)  THE TREASURER; OR

(III)  THE TAX COLLECTOR AUTHORIZED BY LAW TO
COLLECT THE TAX.

(C) COMPROMISE OF CLAIM.

IF THE ATTORNEY OR ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE TAX COLLECTOR
AGREE THAT THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE CLAIM IS NOT COLLECTIBLE, THE
ATTORNEY OR ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY:

(1)  COMPROMISE THE CLAIM;

(2)  ACCEPT A LESSER AMOUNT; AND

(3)  ISSUE A RELEASE OF THE CLAIM OR A SATISFACTION OF
THE JUDGMENT.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly appeared as Art. 81,
§ 482.

In subsection (a) of this section, the former
introductory clause "[n]otwithstanding any other
provision of law" is deleted as unnecessary in light
of this revision.

The only other changes are in style.

Former Art. 81, § 206(b), which related to the
delivery of lists of delinquent accounts and the duty
to bring an action to collect taxes in St. Mary's
County, is deleted as unnecessary in light of § 13-815
of this subtitle and Art. 24, § 9-705.

For similar provisions, see TP §§ 14-865, 14-866, and
14-868 and Art. 24, § 9-705.

Defined terms: "Person" § 1-101
"Tax collector" § 13-101

13-817. ATTACHMENT.

(A)  AUTHORIZED.

IN AN ACTION UNDER § 13-816 OF THIS SUBTITLE, A REQUEST FOR
ATTACHMENT BEFORE JUDGMENT AGAINST ANY ASSET OF THE DEFENDANT MAY
BE FILED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MARYLAND RULES OF PROCEDURE.

(B)  BOND.

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