§ 4–213

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 4-213 (2026)

Title 4. Bargaining Representatives; Labor Disputes

Subtitle 2. Choice of Bargaining Representative

(a)

(1)

Within 5 days after the Mediation Service provides the tally of ballots for a consent election, a party to the consent election may object to:

(i)

the conduct of the consent election; or

(ii)

other conduct affecting the result of the consent election.

(2)

A party shall object in a timely manner, even if the number of challenged ballots is not sufficient to affect the result of the consent election.

(b)

An objection under this section shall:

(1)

be in writing; and

(2)

state concisely each reason for the objection.

(c)

Each party who makes an objection shall:

(1)

submit to the Mediation Service:

(i)

4 copies of the objection; and

(ii)

proof of service under item (2) of this subsection; and

(2)

serve immediately a copy of the objection on each other party.

(d)

The Mediation Service shall investigate each objection submitted in accordance with this section.