Maryland § 5-519
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-519, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-519.
(a) (1) Except as to proceedings terminated in accordance with § 5–518(b) of this subtitle, the Joint Ethics Committee shall provide to the accused legislator a copy of:
(i) the complaint filed or prepared in accordance with § 5–516 of this subtitle; and
(ii) the allegation summary prepared in accordance with § 5–518(c) of this subtitle.
(2) The accused legislator shall be allowed an opportunity to file a written answer to the allegation summary.
(b) Following notification of the accused legislator, the Joint Ethics Committee may:
(1) terminate the proceedings; or
(2) schedule a hearing and notify the accused legislator of the time, location, and procedures of the hearing.
(c) (1) The Joint Ethics Committee may amend the allegation summary at any time.
(2) If an allegation summary is amended under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the accused legislator shall be allowed an opportunity to file a written answer to the amended allegation summary.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-519
What does Maryland Code § 5-519 cover?
Section 5-519 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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