Section 3-405 - Parties; role of Attorney General. - Maryland Statutes

§ 3-405. Parties; role of Attorney General.
 

(a)  Person who has or claims interest as party.-  

(1) If declaratory relief is sought, a person who has or claims any interest which would be affected by the declaration, shall be made a party. 

(2) Except in a class action, the declaration may not prejudice the rights of any person not a party to the proceeding. 

(b)  Municipality or county as a party.- In any proceeding which involves the validity of a municipal or county ordinance or franchise, the municipality or county shall be made a party and is entitled to be heard. 

(c)  Role of Attorney General.- If the statute, municipal or county ordinance, or franchise is alleged to be unconstitutional, the Attorney General need not be made a party but, immediately after suit has been filed, shall be served with a copy of the proceedings by certified mail. He is entitled to be heard, submit his views in writing within a time deemed reasonable by the court, or seek intervention pursuant to the Maryland Rules. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 31A, § 11; 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., ch. 2, § 1.]