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§ 20-1012. Civil action by Commission on complainant's behalf

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 10. Enforcement (Refs & Annos)
Part I. In General (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2009
MD Code, State Government, § 20-1012
§ 20-1012. Civil action by Commission on complainant's behalf
Currentness
Filing of action
(a) Within 60 days after an election is made under § 20-1007 of this subtitle, the Commission shall file a civil action in the circuit court for the county where the alleged unlawful employment practice occurred.
Remedies
(b) If the court finds that an unlawful employment practice occurred, the court may provide the remedies specified in § 20-1009(b) of this subtitle.
Demand for jury trial
(c) If the Commission seeks compensatory damages under this section:
(1) any party may demand a trial by jury; and
(2) the court may not inform the jury of the limitations on compensatory damages imposed under § 20-1009(b)(3) of this subtitle.

Credits

Added by Acts 2009, c. 120, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2009. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 56, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, c. 57, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, c. 367, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.
MD Code, State Government, § 20-1012, MD STATE GOVT § 20-1012
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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