1. (a)

   1. (1) A person denied a right conferred by this subtitle may file a complaint for mandamus, injunction, or other appropriate remedy in circuit court.
   2. (2) A plaintiff need not allege or prove an irreparable injury or an injury different from the public at large.
2. (b) A complaint under this section shall be filed within 1 year after the date of the alleged violation.
3. (c) The court shall conduct a hearing within 7 days after a complaint is filed.
4. (d) A violation of this subtitle is deemed an injury to the public at large.

5. (e)

   1. (1) The court shall issue an order that:

      1. (i) grants or denies all or part of the relief sought;
      2. (ii) awards appropriate attorney's fees or costs; and
      3. (iii) determines the effect of the action alleged to be in violation of this subtitle.
   2. (2) The court may void an action taken at a public agency meeting in violation of this subtitle.

Added by Acts 2013, c. 119, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.