§ 20-1202. Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's counties
West's Annotated Code of MarylandState GovernmentEffective: October 1, 2009
Effective: October 1, 2009
MD Code, State Government, § 20-1202
§ 20-1202. Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's counties
(a) This section applies only in Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County.
(b) In accordance with this section, a person that is subjected to a discriminatory act prohibited by the county code may bring and maintain a civil action against the person that committed the alleged discriminatory act for damages, injunctive relief, or other civil relief.
(c)(1) An action under subsection (b) of this section shall be commenced in the circuit court for the county in which the alleged discriminatory act occurred within 2 years after the occurrence of the alleged discriminatory act.
(2)(i) Subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection, an action under subsection (b) of this section alleging discrimination in employment or public accommodations may not be commenced sooner than 45 days after the aggrieved person files a complaint with the county unit responsible for handling violations of the county discrimination laws.
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Added by Acts 2009, c. 120, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.
MD Code, State Government, § 20-1202, MD STATE GOVT § 20-1202
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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