# State Finance and Procurement (GSF)

## Title 11. Definitions; General Provisions

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

#### Section 11-304

(a) Any employee who is subject to a personnel action in violation of Sec. 11-303 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 office in the State.

(b) The action shall be brought within 1 year after the alleged violation of Sec. 11-303 of this subtitle occurred or within 1 year after the employee first became aware of the alleged violation of Sec. 11-303 of this subtitle.

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