Maryland § 16-208
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 16-208, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-208.
(a) If a party to the collective bargaining considers a bargaining proposal to violate the rights and responsibilities of the Commission under § 16–213 of this subtitle or the rights of Commission employees under § 16–216 of this subtitle or otherwise to violate this subtitle, the party may petition the labor relations administrator for a determination of whether the bargaining proposal constitutes a negotiability dispute that violates this subtitle.
(b) (1) The procedure for resolving a negotiability dispute shall follow the process for reviewing unfair labor practice charges.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, the labor relations administrator may shorten the time periods or order any appropriate expedited procedure.
(c) The labor relations administrator may order a party to withdraw all or part of a bargaining proposal that violates this subtitle.
(d) Unless petitioned to judicial review on the basis that the decision or order is arbitrary, is capricious, or exceeds the authority of a party, any decision reached and order issued under this subtitle is final.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 16-208
What does Maryland Code § 16-208 cover?
Section 16-208 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.
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