Maryland § 2-1003
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-1003, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-1003.
(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other law and except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary or a unit of the Department has exclusive jurisdiction to enforce by administrative action the laws of the State as provided for under this article and the Health Occupations Article.
(2) The Commission on Civil Rights has concurrent jurisdiction with the Secretary or a unit of the Department over alleged discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
(b) When the Secretary or a unit of the Department has exclusive jurisdiction under subsection (a) of this section, the Commission may:
(1) Refer complaints about discriminatory practices to the Secretary or the unit of the Department;
(2) Appear before the Secretary or the unit of the Department as a party at a hearing about discriminatory practices;
(3) Make recommendations about discriminatory practices to the Secretary or the unit of the Department;
(4) Represent a complainant in a proceeding authorized under this article or the Health Occupations Article that is related to discriminatory practices; or
(5) Appeal as a party aggrieved by an order or decision of the Secretary or the unit of the Department in a proceeding authorized under this article or the Health Occupations Article that is related to discriminatory practices.
(c) The Secretary or a unit of the Department shall notify the Commission of any hearing scheduled on a complaint about alleged discriminatory practices.
(d) On request of the Commission and unless the complainant objects, the Secretary or a unit of the Department shall give the Commission all information regarding any complaint alleging discriminatory practices received by the Secretary or unit of the Department.
(e) The Secretary or a unit of the Department and the Commission shall set guidelines for determining when allegations of discriminatory practices in a complaint are sufficient to warrant a hearing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-1003
What does Maryland Code § 2-1003 cover?
Section 2-1003 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 § 2-1003?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 2-1003 apply to my situation?
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