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§ 20-1042. Civil actions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandState GovernmentEffective: October 1, 2023

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
State Government (Refs & Annos)
Title 20. Human Relations (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 10. Enforcement (Refs & Annos)
Part III. Enforcement by the Attorney General (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2023
MD Code, State Government, § 20-1042
§ 20-1042. Civil actions
Currentness
Authority to commence civil action
(a) If the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that a person is engaged in discrimination prohibited by the U.S. Constitution, the Maryland Constitution, or State or federal law, the Attorney General may commence a civil action in accordance with this part.
Venue
(b) The civil action shall be instituted in the circuit court for the county where:
(1) the alleged violator resides or has a principal place of business; or
(2) the alleged violation occurred.

Credits

Added by Acts 2023, c. 629, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.
MD Code, State Government, § 20-1042, MD STATE GOVT § 20-1042
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 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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