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§ 20-1101. Disclosure of confidential information

West's Annotated Code of MarylandState GovernmentEffective: October 1, 2009

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
State Government (Refs & Annos)
Title 20. Human Relations (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 11. Prohibited Acts; Criminal Penalties (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2009
MD Code, State Government, § 20-1101
§ 20-1101. Disclosure of confidential information
Currentness
Confidentiality of investigation; disclosure of information prohibited; exceptions
(a)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, during an investigation of a complaint alleging a discriminatory act, and until the matter reaches the stage of public hearings:
(i) the activities of all members and employees of the Commission in connection with the investigation shall be conducted in confidence and without publicity; and
(ii) the members and employees of the Commission may not disclose any information relating to the investigation, including the identity of the complainant and the respondent.
(2)(i) Information may be disclosed at any time if both the complainant and respondent agree to the disclosure in writing.
(ii) The identity of the complainant may be disclosed to the respondent at any time.
Penalty
(b) A member or employee of the Commission who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

Credits

Added by Acts 2009, c. 120, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.
MD Code, State Government, § 20-1101, MD STATE GOVT § 20-1101
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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