Md. Code, State Government § 7–312

(a) (1) In this section, “notice” means, for a person described in § 7–308(b)(2) of this subtitle, receipt of written notification on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State identifying an individual as a Program participant.

(2) “Notice” includes receipt of written notification on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State identifying an individual as a Program participant.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, service of process on an individual by a person or an agency that has received notice that the individual is a Program participant shall be made in accordance with this section.

(c) Service of process shall be made:

(1) in person on the Program participant; or

(2) by mail on the Secretary of State.

(d) If service by publication is required, service is valid if:

(1) the publication omits the name of the Program participant; and

(2) the Secretary of State has been served in accordance with subsection (c)(2) of this section.