§ 11-502. Notice of sale by sheriff

MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 11-502 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A sheriff shall give notice of the time, place, and terms of the sale of any property under execution before the property can be sold.

(b)    In the case of a sale of an interest in property, the notice shall be posted on the courthouse door or on a bulletin board in the immediate vicinity of the door of the courthouse and printed in a newspaper, published in the county where the property is located at least:

(1)    Ten days before the sale of personal property; or

(2)    20 days before the sale of real property.

(c)    If the sheriff gives notice by publication in a newspaper, he may recover the costs of publication from the defendant. If the defendant is unable to pay the costs, the sheriff may recover the costs of publication from the plaintiff.