Maryland § 9-205

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-205, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9-205.

    (a)    An employer may not deprive an employee of the employee’s job solely because of job time lost by the employee as a result of:

        (1)    The employee’s response to a subpoena requiring the employee to appear as a witness in any civil or criminal proceeding, including discovery proceedings; or

        (2)    The employee’s attendance at a proceeding that the employee has a right to attend under § 11-102 or § 11-302 of the Criminal Procedure Article, or under § 3-8A-13 of this article.

    (b)    An employer that violates subsection (a) of this section may be fined not more than $1,000.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-205

What does Maryland Code § 9-205 cover?

Section 9-205 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 § 9-205?

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Is this the official text of Maryland law?

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