# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions

### Subtitle 5. Health Care Worker Whistleblower Protection Act

#### Section 1-504

(a) Any employee who is subject to a personnel action in violation of Sec. 1-502 of this subtitle may institute a civil action in the county where:

  (1) The alleged violation occurred;

  (2) The employee resides; or

  (3) The employer maintains its principal offices in the State.

(b) The action shall be brought within 1 year after the alleged violation of Sec. 1-502 of this subtitle occurred, or within 1 year after the employee first became aware of the alleged violation of Sec. 1-502 of this subtitle.

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