Maryland § 18-125

§ 18-125.

    (a)    On or before October 1, 2010, the Commission shall adopt regulations that establish comprehensive Commission employee whistleblower protections.

    (b)    The regulations adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall:

        (1)    be similar to the provisions of Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article;

        (2)    prohibit a manager or supervisor from taking or refusing to take a personnel action as a reprisal against an employee who:

            (i)    discloses information that the employee reasonably believes evidences:

                1.    an abuse of authority, gross mismanagement, or gross waste of money;

                2.    a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; or

                3.    a violation of law; or

            (ii)    following a disclosure under item (i) of this item, seeks a remedy provided by regulation or any other law;

        (3)    require the Commission to provide the employees of the Commission with written notice of the protections and remedies provided by the regulations;

        (4)    set up a procedure by which an employee who seeks relief for a violation of the regulations may file a complaint or a grievance;

        (5)    establish a system for investigating complaints and grievances; and

        (6)    set forth remedial actions that may be taken by the Commission if a violation of the regulations is found to have occurred.