Section 6-410 - Service of subpoena for public records(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.Amended by 2014 Md. Laws, Ch. 104,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2014.Amended by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 136,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2013.