# General Provisions (GGP)

## Title 5. Maryland Public Ethics Law

### Subtitle 4. Procedures for Complaint of Violation of Title

#### Section 5-401

(a)

  (1) Any entity may file with the Ethics Commission a written complaint alleging a violation of this title.

  (2) A complaint filed under this subsection shall be:

    (i) signed; and

    (ii) made under oath.

(b) The Ethics Commission on its own motion may issue a complaint alleging a violation of this title.

(c) The Ethics Commission shall promptly transmit a copy of the complaint to the respondent.

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Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)