# § 5-4 Dismissal on cure of violation.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 5-4 Dismissal on cure of violation.

Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 5-4 (2026)

(a) If the investigation discloses a prima facie violation, the Executive Director must:

  (1) so notify the respondent; and

  (2) provide the respondent with an opportunity to cure the violation.

(b) The Ethics Board may dismiss the complaint if:

  (1) within 15 days after the Executive Director’s notice, the respondent cures the alleged violation; and

  (2) the Board finds that a dismissal would not be contrary to the purposes of <cite data-path="|8">this article</cite>.

(c) If the Ethics Board dismisses a complaint under this section, the Executive Director promptly must notify the complainant and respondent of the dismissal.

*History: Ord. 04-795*