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§ 20-1041. Power to investigate, prosecute, and remediate civil rights violations

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, § 20-1041
§ 20-1041. Power to investigate, prosecute, and remediate civil rights violations
Currentness
In general
(a) The Attorney General may investigate, prosecute, and remediate, on behalf of the residents of the State, any conduct that constitutes a civil rights violation.
Exceptions
(b) The Attorney General may not bring a civil rights action under this part:
(1) on behalf of an individual;
(2) against a political subdivision;
(3) against any unit of State or local government established by law; or
(4) against any employee or agent of an entity identified in item (2) or (3) of this subsection who is acting under the color of law.
Rights and powers of Commission
(c) Nothing in this part may be interpreted to impair the rights and powers of the Commission under Subtitles 1 through 11 of this title.

Credits

Added by Acts 2023, c. 629, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.
MD Code, State Government, § 20-1041, MD STATE GOVT § 20-1041
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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