# State Government (GSG)

## Title 20. Human Relations

### Subtitle 10. Enforcement

#### Section 20-1012

(a) Within 60 days after an election is made under Sec. 20-1007 of this subtitle, the Commission shall file a civil action in the circuit court for the county where the alleged unlawful employment practice occurred.

(b) If the court finds that an unlawful employment practice occurred, the court may provide the remedies specified in Sec. 20-1009(b) of this subtitle.

(c) If the Commission seeks compensatory damages under this section:

  (1) any party may demand a trial by jury; and

  (2) the court may not inform the jury of the limitations on compensatory damages imposed under Sec. 20-1009(b)(3) of this subtitle.

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