# State Government (GSG)

## Title 20. Human Relations

### Subtitle 10. Enforcement

#### Section 20-1042

(a) If the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that a person is engaged in discrimination prohibited by the U.S. Constitution, the Maryland Constitution, or State or federal law, the Attorney General may commence a civil action in accordance with this part.

(b) The civil action shall be instituted in the circuit court for the county where:

  (1) the alleged violator resides or has a principal place of business; or

  (2) the alleged violation occurred.

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