Maryland Code, Local Government § 20-108

(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a tax under this title is not paid when due, the tax collector shall request the attorney for the county or municipality to bring an action against the person responsible to pay the tax.

(2) The tax collector does not need to take action under paragraph (1) of this subsection if a lien on real property sufficiently secures the tax or a judgment in the action would not be collectible.

(c)(1) If a request is made under subsection (b) of this section, the attorney for the county or municipality shall bring the action.

(2) In an action under this section, the plaintiff shall be:

(1) compromise the claim;

(2) accept a lesser amount; and

(3) issue a release of the claim or a satisfaction of the judgment.