Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 3-203
(1) Accepted delivery of the deed or other instrument:
Every recorded deed or other instrument takes effect from its effective date as against the grantee of any deed executed and delivered subsequent to the effective date, unless the grantee of the subsequent deed has:
Added by Acts 1974, c. 12, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 2013, c. 205, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
Formerly Art. 21, § 3-203.