Ch. 5

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

In subsection (a)(1) and (2) of this section, the references to "theft" are
added for consistency with § 14-1001(b) of this subtitle.

Also in subsection (a)(1) and (2) of this section, the references to "damage"
are substituted for the former references to "injury" for consistency with §
14-1001(b) of this subtitle.

In subsection (a)(1) of this section, the reference to "the riot" is substituted
for the former reference to "such riot or tumultuous assemblage" for
consistency within this subtitle. Correspondingly, in subsection (b) of this
section, the reference to "the riot" is substituted for the former reference to
"such riotous or unlawful assemblages".

In subsection (a)(2) of this section, the reference to "destruction" is added
for consistency with subsection (a)(1) of this section and § 14-1001(b) of
this subtitle.

Also in subsection (a)(2) of this section, the former phrase "it being the
intention of this article that no such liability shall devolve on such county,
town or city" is deleted as surplusage.

In subsection (b) of this section, the prohibition that "[a] person may not
recover damages from a county or municipal corporation under § 14-1001
of this subtitle" is substituted for the former prohibition that "[i]n no case
shall indemnity be recovered" for clarity.

Also in subsection (b) of this section, the former reference to "civil"
authorities is deleted for consistency with subsection (a) of this section.

Also in subsection (b) of this section, the word "entrusted" is substituted for
the former word "intrusted" to use the more common form of the word.

Also in subsection (b) of this section, the reference to "all" reasonable
diligence is deleted as implicit.

Defined terms: "County" § 1-101
"Person" § 1-101

14-1003. LIMITATION.

AN ACTION FOR DAMAGES UNDER § 14-1001 OF THIS SUBTITLE SHALL BE FILED
WITHIN 3 YEARS AFTER THE DATE IT ACCRUES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 82, § 2, as it related to a limitations period for
actions.

The reference to "[a]n action for damages" is substituted for the former
reference to "all causes of action" for clarity and consistency with §
14-1001(b) of this subtitle.

The reference to "fil[ing]" an action is substituted for the former reference
to "prosecut[ing]" an action for consistency with the terminology used in

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