Maryland § 12-310
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 12-310, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-310.
(a) This section does not apply to the extent that a State officer or State employee is reimbursed under § 12-309 of this subtitle.
(b) The State is liable to a State officer or State employee for reimbursement of court costs, counsel fees, and other reasonable expenses that the officer or employee incurs in defending an action or proceeding if:
(1) the Attorney General declined representation under § 12-304(b)(1) of this subtitle; and
(2) it is determined judicially that:
(i) the defense of sovereign immunity is available to the officer or employee; or
(ii) injuries arose from an act or omission of the officer or employee and, when the act or the omission was made, the officer or employee was acting within the scope of employment and the act or omission was not malicious and was not grossly negligent.
(c) Reimbursement under this section shall be subject to the provisions of Subtitle 5 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 12-310
What does Maryland Code § 12-310 cover?
Section 12-310 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 12-310?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 12-310" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 12-310 apply to my situation?
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