(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)“Custodian” has the meaning stated in § 4–101(d) of the General Provisions Article.
(3)“Public record” has the meaning stated in § 4–101(j) of the General Provisions Article.
(b)If the custodian of public records is not known and cannot be ascertained after a reasonable effort by a party in a legal proceeding, the party may request a court to issue a subpoena for the custodian of public records to be served on:
(1)A resident agent designated under § 1–1301 of the Local Government Article for service on a local entity;
(2)A resident agent designated under § 6–109 of the State Government Article for service on a State agency that is not represented by
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(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Custodian” has the meaning stated in § 4–101(d) of the General Provisions Article.
(3) “Public record” has the meaning stated in § 4–101(j) of the General Provisions Article.
(b) If the custodian of public records is not known and cannot be ascertained after a reasonable effort by a party in a legal proceeding, the party may request a court to issue a subpoena for the custodian of public records to be served on:
(1) A resident agent designated under § 1–1301 of the Local Government Article for service on a local entity;
(2) A resident agent designated under § 6–109 of the State Government Article for service on a State agency that is not represented by the Attorney General; or
(3) The Attorney General or an individual designated by the Attorney General as provided under the Maryland Rules for service on a State agency that is represented by the Attorney General.
(c) Service of a subpoena under this section is equivalent to personal service on a custodian of public records.
(d) The Court of Appeals may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section.