Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 20-1012
Civil action by Commission on complainant's behalf
Effective Oct 1, 2009Added by Acts 2009, c. 120, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2009. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 56, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, c. 57, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, c. 367, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.State of Maryland
- (a) Within 60 days after an election is made under § 20-1007 of this subtitle, the Commission shall file a civil action in the circuit court for the county where the alleged unlawful employment practice occurred.
- (b) If the court finds that an unlawful employment practice occurred, the court may provide the remedies specified in § 20-1009(b) of this subtitle.
(c) If the Commission seeks compensatory damages under this section:
- (1) any party may demand a trial by jury; and
- (2) the court may not inform the jury of the limitations on compensatory damages imposed under § 20-1009(b)(3) of this subtitle.
Added by Acts 2009, c. 120, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2009. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 56, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, c. 57, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, c. 367, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.