§ 7-702. Tort and contract liability of Administration
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MD Code, Transportation, § 7-702
§ 7-702. Tort and contract liability of Administration
(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Administration is liable for its contracts and torts and for the torts of its officers, agents, and employees in connection with the performance of the duties and functions of the Administration under this title.
(b) The exclusive remedy for a breach of contract or for a tort committed by the Administration, its officers, agents, or employees is a suit against the Administration. No execution may be levied on any property of this State or of the Administration.
(c) Subsection (d) of this section does not apply to a tort claim that is asserted by cross-claim, counterclaim, or third-party claim.
(d) A tort claimant may not institute an action under this section unless:
(e) A notice of claim under this section shall:
(f) A claim under this section is denied:
Credits
Added by Acts 1977, c. 13, § 2, eff. July 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 2001, c. 349, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.
Formerly Art. 64B, § 49.
MD Code, Transportation, § 7-702, MD TRANS § 7-702
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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