Maryland § 4-207
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-207, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-207.
(a) A labor organization or individual that purports to represent a substantial number of employees whom a petition affects and an employer may submit to the Mediation Service a petition for permission to enter into a consent election agreement leading to a determination by the Mediation Service of the facts ascertained after the consent election.
(b) A petition shall be in the form that the Mediation Service requires.
(c) (1) Whenever a petition is submitted in accordance with subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the Mediation Service shall set a period during which a labor organization may submit an objection to the petition.
(2) The Mediation Service shall set a period that:
(i) is sufficient to inform interested persons about the nature and purpose of the petition; and
(ii) does not expire until at least 1 week after the date on which the Mediation Service causes notice of the petition to be posted.
(d) (1) The Mediation Service shall cause notice of a petition to be posted, at each place of employment that the petition affects, for the period set under subsection (c) of this section.
(2) The notice shall state that a labor organization may object to the petition within the period set under subsection (c) of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-207
What does Maryland Code § 4-207 cover?
Section 4-207 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 § 4-207?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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