Plain Text Law

§ 5–212

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 5-212 (2026)
Title 5. Employee Rights and Protections
Subtitle 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Program in the Executive Branch of State Government

§ 5–212Copy Citation

(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, within 60 days after a complaint under § 5–211 of this subtitle is received:
(1)
an equal employment officer, under the direction of the fair practices officer, shall investigate the complaint and recommend a proposed decision to the head of the principal unit; and
(2)
the head of the principal unit shall issue a written decision to the complainant and may grant any appropriate relief.
(b)
The time period under subsection (a) of this section may be extended up to an additional 30 days if the applicant or employee who filed the complaint provides written authorization to the equal employment officer investigating the complaint.