Maryland § 11-601
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 11-601, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-601.
(a) In this section, “regular employee” does not include:
(1) an employee, as defined in § 4–501 of the Labor and Employment Article;
(2) an appointed official;
(3) an elected official; or
(4) a supervisory, managerial, or confidential employee.
(b) This section applies only in code counties in the Southern Maryland class, as established in § 9–302 of this article.
(c) (1) A county may enact a local law to provide regular employees of the county the right to organize and bargain collectively with binding arbitration through representative employee organizations chosen by the regular employees.
(2) A local law enacted in accordance with this section shall:
(i) provide definitions of and remedies for unfair labor practices; and
(ii) prohibit strikes or work stoppages by represented regular employees.
(d) A local law enacted in accordance with this section may not affect the rights and duties of a county and any exclusive representatives under a local law enacted in accordance with Title 4, Subtitle 5 of the Labor and Employment Article.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 11-601
What does Maryland Code § 11-601 cover?
Section 11-601 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 § 11-601?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 11-601" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 11-601 apply to my situation?
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