(c) (1) Subsection (b) of this section applies only if, at least 60 days before
the beginning of the trial, the party who intends to introduce the bill [files with the
clerk of the court and serves]:

(1) (I) SERVES NOTICE OF THE PARTY'S INTENT TO INTRODUCE THE
BILL WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF THE TESTIMONY OF THE PROVIDER OF THE GOODS
OR SERVICES THAT WERE BILLED, A LIST THAT IDENTIFIES EACH BILL, AND A COPY
OF THE BILL on all other parties as provided under Maryland Rule 1-321; AND

(2) (II) FILES NOTICE OF SERVICE AND THE LIST THAT IDENTIFIES
EACH BILL WITH THE COURT[:

(1) Notice of the party's intent to introduce the bill without the support of
the testimony of the provider of the goods or services that were billed; and

(2) A copy of the bill].

(2) THE LIST REQUIRED UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION
SHALL INCLUDE:

(I) THE NAME OF THE PROVIDER OF THE GOODS AND SERVICES
FOR EACH BILL; AND

(II) THE DATE OF EACH BILL OF THE PROVIDER OF THE GOODS AND

SERVICES.

(d) Nothing contained in this section may be construed to:

(1) Apply to proof of the existence of a medical, dental, or other health
condition, the opinion of a health care provider, or the necessity and the providing of
medical, dental, or other health care;

(2) Limit the provisions of § 10-104 of this subtitle concerning the
admissibility of a medical, dental, hospital, or other health care writing or record; or

(3) Limit the right of a party to:

(i) Request a summons to compel the attendance of a witness;

(ii) Examine a witness who appears at trial; or

(iii) Engage in discovery as provided under the Maryland Rules.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1999.