(a) If a person resists service of civil process by threats, violence, or superior force, or by preventing the officer serving the process from entering the premises so that the officer cannot serve the process without force or personal risk, the officer shall leave a copy of the process:
(1) With a responsible person at the premises; or if that is not possible
(2) Posted as near the premises as practicable.
(b) Service under this section is as effective as actual personal service.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 6 - Personal Jurisdiction, Venue, Process and Practice
Section 6-301 - Manner of Service
Section 6-302 - Service on Sunday or Holiday; Exceptions
Section 6-303 - Where Service Resisted
Section 6-304 - Service Made Outside of State
Section 6-305 - When Witness or Party May Not Be Served
Section 6-306 - Service on Insurance Company
Section 6-307 - Duty of Department of Assessments and Taxation When Served With Process
Section 6-308 - Service on Police Department of Baltimore City
Section 6-309 - Service by Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Employees
Section 6-310 - Service by Local Detention Center Employees
Section 6-311 - Disclosure of Last Known Address Information
Section 6-313 - Motor Vehicle Administration as Agent for Nonresident Driver