§ 20–1104
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 20-1104 (2026)
Title 20. Human Relations
Subtitle 11. Prohibited Acts; Criminal Penalties
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(a)
This section does not affect the right of a respondent to bring a civil action against a person that has filed a complaint under Subtitle 10, Part I of this title.
(b)
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if:
(1)
the person has claimed to be aggrieved under Subtitle 10, Part I of this title;
(2)
the person has pursued the complaint under §§ 20–1006 and 20–1008 through 20–1011 of this title;
(3)
the Commission has:
(i)
found the complaint to be unfounded; or
(ii)
dismissed the complaint without further action against the respondent; and
(4)
the court has found the complaint to have been made maliciously.
(c)
A person convicted under this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.