Maryland § 4-108

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-108, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4-108.

    (a)    This section applies to a dispute only if the employer involved in the dispute has at least 10 employees.

    (b)    Whenever a disputant or other reliable source informs the Mediation Service that a dispute might result in a lockout or strike, the Mediation Service:

        (1)    may investigate and try to mediate the dispute; and

        (2)    if the Mediation Service is unable to mediate, may try to obtain the consent of the disputants for formation of a board.

    (c)    (1)    Whenever the Mediation Service is unable to mediate a dispute and a disputant refuses consent for formation of a board or for arbitration by the Chief Mediator, the Mediation Service shall investigate thoroughly the cause of the dispute.

        (2)    In an investigation under this subsection, the Mediation Service may depose a disputant.

        (3)    After an investigation under this subsection, the Mediation Service:

            (i)    shall decide which disputant is mainly responsible or blameworthy for continuance of the dispute; and

            (ii)    over the official signature of the Commissioner or Chief Mediator, shall publish in a daily newspaper a report that assigns responsibility or blame for the continuance of the dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-108

What does Maryland Code § 4-108 cover?

Section 4-108 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 § 4-108?

A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 4-108" (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 § 4-108 apply to my situation?

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