# State Government (GSG)

## Title 20. Human Relations

### Subtitle 12. Civil Actions -- Violations of County Discrimination Laws

#### Section 20-1204

(a) This section applies in any county other than Baltimore County, Howard County, Montgomery County, or Prince George's County.

(b) A complaint filed in accordance with Sec. 20-1004 of this title satisfies any requirement to exhaust remedies before filing a civil action imposed by a county or local unit responsible for handling violations of county or local discrimination laws.

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