Surrender or delivery of the property subject to the lien discharges that lien against a third person who is without notice of the lien, but does not discharge the lien against the owner or against a third party who has notice of the lien.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 16 - Statutory Liens on Personal Property
Subtitle 2 - Lien on Aircraft, Boats, Mobile Homes, and Motor Vehicles
Section 16-202 - Creation of Lien
Section 16-203 - Retention of Possession by Lienor; Notice of Lien
Section 16-204 - Effect of Surrender of Possession
Section 16-205 - Subordination of Lien
Section 16-206 - Proceedings if Charge Disputed
Section 16-207 - Unpaid Account Settled by Public Sale; Applicability of Notice Requirements