Maryland § 10-207
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-207, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-207.
(a) The Executive Director or the Director’s designee shall conduct a preliminary review of each complaint submitted to the Office.
(b) (1) After preliminary review, if the complaint is determined to be wholly lacking in merit on its face, the Executive Director or the Director’s designee may dismiss the complaint without a hearing or specific findings of fact.
(2) (i) The order of dismissal shall be forwarded to the complainant within 60 days after the complaint was submitted to the Office.
(ii) The order of dismissal constitutes the final decision of the Secretary for purposes of judicial review.
(c) (1) After preliminary review, if the complaint is not found to be wholly lacking in merit on its face, the Office shall refer the complaint to the Office of Administrative Hearings.
(2) The Office of Administrative Hearings shall hold a hearing on the complaint as promptly as practicable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-207
What does Maryland Code § 10-207 cover?
Section 10-207 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 10-207?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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