Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 19-106
Filing of administrative complaint
Effective Oct 1, 2007Added by Acts 2006, c. 283, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2006. Amended by Acts 2007, c. 529, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007; Acts 2007, c. 530, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.State of Maryland
- (a) Any person may file an administrative complaint with the Commission within the limitations period set forth in § 19-101(c) of this title stating facts showing or tending to show that a business entity has within the preceding 4-year period engaged in discrimination or retaliation against that person in violation of this title.
- (b) Within 10 business days, the Commission shall notify the business entity against whom the complaint was filed that a complaint has been received.
(c) Before the commencement of an investigation of an administrative complaint, Commission staff shall review the complaint to determine whether:
- (1) mediation would be appropriate; and
- (2) both parties should be contacted to attempt such mediation in a manner consistent with the regulations adopted under this title.
Added by Acts 2006, c. 283, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2006. Amended by Acts 2007, c. 529, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007; Acts 2007, c. 530, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.