Maryland § 5-904

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-904, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5-904.

    In addition to any other penalty under this title, a public official or employee found by the Ethics Commission or a court to have violated this title:

        (1)    may be removed or subjected to other disciplinary action; and

        (2)    if subject to an order of the Ethics Commission or a court directing compliance, may not receive salary or other compensation until the individual complies fully with the order.

Source: official Maryland text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-904

What does Maryland Code § 5-904 cover?

Section 5-904 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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