Maryland § 3-116
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-116, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-116.
(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a clerk of the circuit court and any State or local agency that receives a Real Property ACP Notice under § 3–115 of this subtitle may not disclose the program participant’s identity information in conjunction with the property identified in the notice.
(b) A program participant’s identity information may be disclosed in conjunction with a property identified in a Real Property ACP Notice if:
(1) The program participant consents to the disclosure for a specific purpose identified in a writing acknowledged by the program participant;
(2) The information is subject to disclosure in accordance with a court order; or
(3) The Secretary authorizes the disclosure in accordance with § 3–118 of this subtitle.
(c) The prohibition on disclosure shall continue until:
(1) The program participant consents to the termination of the Real Property ACP Notice in a writing acknowledged by the program participant;
(2) The Real Property ACP Notice is terminated in accordance with a court order;
(3) The program participant no longer holds a record interest in the property identified in the Real Property ACP Notice; or
(4) The Secretary gives written notice to the clerk of the circuit court that the individual named in the Real Property ACP Notice is no longer a program participant.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-116
What does Maryland Code § 3-116 cover?
Section 3-116 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 § 3-116?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 3-116" (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 § 3-116 apply to my situation?
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