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§ 1-507. Approval of court required to compromise, discontinue, or dismiss actions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural Resources

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Natural Resources
Title 1. Department of Natural Resources (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5. Environmental Standing Act (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 1-507
§ 1-507. Approval of court required to compromise, discontinue, or dismiss actions
In general
(a) An action brought pursuant to this subtitle may not be compromised, discontinued, or dismissed by consent, by default, or for neglect to prosecute, except with the approval of the court. The approval may not be granted when the court determines that a monetary settlement, in excess of court costs and attorneys fees, has been offered by a defendant to a plaintiff, who has standing to sue only by virtue of this subtitle, as consideration for the settlement. If the court upon application of a defendant determines that an action in which a plaintiff has acquired standing solely by virtue of this subtitle was brought in bad faith or solely for purposes of harassment or delay, it may, after further hearing on this specific question, award to the defendant against the plaintiff a judgment for all or part of the court costs, including attorneys fees, as the defendant may establish were incurred by him in defending the action together with any damages sustained by the defendant as a result of the action having been brought, including witness fees.
Application of Maryland Rules
(b) The Maryland Rules apply to all actions brought under this subtitle except where the provisions of this subtitle specifically describe other procedures.

Credits

Added by Acts 1978, c. 838, § 1, eff. July 1, 1978.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 1-507, MD NAT RES § 1-507
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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