Maryland Code, COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS 3-211
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(a) If the arbitration agreement provides a method of appointment of arbitrators, this method shall be followed.
(b) In the absence of a provision in the agreement, a party may file a petition with a court to appoint one or more arbitrators.
(c) A court shall appoint one or more arbitrators if:
(1) The arbitration agreement does not provide a method of appointment;
(2) The agreed method fails or for any reason cannot be followed; or
(3) An appointed arbitrator fails or is unable to act and his successor has not been appointed.
(d) A court appointed arbitrator has all the powers of an arbitrator specifically named in the agreement.