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Section 16-203 – Retention of Possession by Lienor; Notice of Lien

    (a)    The lienor may retain possession of the property subject to the lien until:         (1)    The charges which give rise to the lien are paid; or         (2)    The lien is otherwise discharged in accordance with this subtitle.     (b)    (1)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, within 30 days after the creation of a lien under this subtitle, […]

Section 16-204 – Effect of Surrender of Possession

    Surrender or delivery of the property subject to the lien discharges that lien against a third person who is without notice of the lien, but does not discharge the lien against the owner or against a third party who has notice of the lien.