(a)(1) In this subsection, "legally protected health care" has the meaning stated under § 2-312 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.(2)(i) Except as provided in subparagraphs (ii), (iii), and (iv) of this paragraph, a copy of any foreign judgment authenticated in accordance with an act of Congress or statutes of this State may be filed in the office of the clerk of a circuit court.(ii) If the face amount of the judgment is $2,500 or less, the copy shall be filed with the clerk of the District Court.(iii) If the face amount of the judgment is not more than a jurisdictional amount described in § 4-401 of this article, but more than $2,500, the copy may be filed either with the clerk of the District Court or in the office of the clerk of a circuit court.(iv) Except as required by federal law, a judgment creditor may not file a copy of any foreign judgment under this section if the judgment was issued in connection with any litigation concerning legally protected health care, unless the underlying cause of action is:1. Based in tort, contract, or statute;2. A claim for which a similar or equivalent claim would exist in the State; and3.A. Brought by the patient who received legally protected health care, or the patient's legal representative; orB. Based on conduct that would be prohibited under the laws of this State.(3) The clerk shall treat the foreign judgment in the same manner as a judgment of the court in which the foreign judgment is filed.(b) A filed foreign judgment has the same effect and is subject to the same procedures, defenses, and proceedings for reopening, vacating, staying, enforcing, or satisfying as a judgment of the court in which it is filed.Brought forward without change, 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 863,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2024.Amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 247, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2023.Amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 246, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2023.