# State Finance and Procurement (GSF)

## Title 11. Definitions; General Provisions

### Subtitle 3. State Contractor Employees' Whistleblower Protection

#### Section 11-303

An employer may not take or refuse to take any personnel action as a reprisal against an employee because the employee:

(1) discloses information that the employee reasonably believes evidences:

  (i) an abuse of authority, gross mismanagement, or gross waste of money;

  (ii) a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; or

  (iii) a violation of law;

(2) objects to or refuses to participate in any activity, policy, or practice in violation of law; or

(3) following a disclosure under item (1) of this section, seeks a remedy provided under this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)