# State Personnel and Pensions (GSP)

## Title 5. Employee Rights and Protections

### Subtitle 3. Maryland Whistleblower Law in the Executive Branch of State Government

#### Section 5-312

If, during an investigation under Sec. 5-309(c) of this subtitle, the Secretary or Governor's designee finds that reasonable grounds exist to believe that a crime has been committed, the Secretary or Governor's designee shall:

(1) promptly refer the matter to an appropriate prosecutor;

(2) make all pertinent evidence available to the prosecutor; and

(3) send to the individual believed to have committed the crime a notice that:

  (i) contains a statement of the allegation;

  (ii) notifies the individual that the matter has been referred to a prosecutor;

  (iii) advises the individual of the individual's right to obtain counsel; and

  (iv) advises the individual of the individual's right to refuse to respond to the allegation if a response might be incriminating.

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Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)