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§ 18-126. Prohibited acts relating to examinations and appointments

West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic UtilitiesEffective: October 1, 2010

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Public Utilities (Refs & Annos)
Division II. Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission [Titles 16-29] (Refs & Annos)
Title 18. Personnel (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Personnel Management (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2010
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 18-126
§ 18-126. Prohibited acts relating to examinations and appointments
Impersonating another in an examination
(a) A person may not impersonate another in an examination held under this subtitle.
Falsifying examination score or report
(b) A person may not willfully or corruptly falsify a score or report on an examination held under this subtitle.
Actions affecting examinations
(c)(1) A person, acting alone or in cooperation with another, may not:
(i) willfully or corruptly deceive an individual about the right to take an examination held under this subtitle;
(ii) willfully or corruptly interfere with the right of an individual to take an examination held under this subtitle;
(iii) falsify, or assist another to falsify, a score, grade, estimate, or report on the examination or standing of an individual examined under this subtitle; or
(iv) give to an individual any special information in order to improve or harm the individual's rating for appointment or employment.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(iv) of this subsection, a person may answer any inquiry from the Secretary.
Deception by candidate
(d) A candidate for employment may not deceive the Commission or the Secretary in order to improve the candidate's chances for appointment.
Resignation before appointment
(e)(1) A candidate for appointment to a merit system position may not sign a resignation from that position in advance of the appointment.
(2) A resignation signed in violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection is void and of no effect.

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Added by Acts 2010, c. 37, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2010.
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 18-126, MD PUBLIC UTIL § 18-126
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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