Maryland State Government Section 12-106

      (a)      This section does not apply to a claim that is asserted by cross-claim, counterclaim, or third-party claim.

      (b)      A claimant may not institute an action under this subtitle unless:

            (1)      the claimant submits a written claim to the Treasurer or a designee of the Treasurer within 1 year after the injury to person or property that is the basis of the claim;

            (2)      the Treasurer or designee denies the claim finally; and

            (3)      the action is filed within 3 years after the cause of action arises.