# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 9. General and Administrative Provisions

### Subtitle 5

#### Section 9-514

(a)

  (1) A person denied a right conferred by this subtitle may file a complaint for mandamus, injunction, or other appropriate remedy in circuit court.

  (2) A plaintiff need not allege or prove an irreparable injury or an injury different from the public at large.

(b) A complaint under this section shall be filed within 1 year after the date of the alleged violation.

(c) The court shall conduct a hearing within 7 days after a complaint is filed.

(d) A violation of this subtitle is deemed an injury to the public at large.

(e)

  (1) The court shall issue an order that:

    (i) grants or denies all or part of the relief sought;

    (ii) awards appropriate attorney's fees or costs; and

    (iii) determines the effect of the action alleged to be in violation of this subtitle.

  (2) The court may void an action taken at a public agency meeting in violation of this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)