Maryland § 22-406
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 22-406, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-406.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall certify as exclusive representative the employee organization receiving the votes in an election from a majority of the employees voting in the election.
(b) After notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the Board may deny or revoke certification as exclusive representative of an employee organization for willful failure to comply with this title.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the Board shall certify the employee organization as the exclusive representative without an election if:
(1) a petition for an exclusive representative has been filed for a bargaining unit;
(2) the Board finds that a majority of the employees in the bargaining unit have signed valid authorizations designating the employee organization as their exclusive representative; and
(3) no other employee organization is currently certified or recognized as the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 22-406
What does Maryland Code § 22-406 cover?
Section 22-406 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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