§ 5–313
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 5-313 (2026)
Title 5. Employee Rights and Protections
Subtitle 3. Maryland Whistleblower Law in the Executive Branch of State Government
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For purposes of this subtitle, the Attorney General shall:
(1)
designate an assistant Attorney General to receive from applicants and employees any information the disclosure of which is otherwise protected by law;
(2)
investigate each allegation of illegality or impropriety;
(3)
take appropriate legal action; and
(4)
if the investigation concerns an allegation of illegality or impropriety in the Executive Branch, submit a confidential report to the Governor that describes the content of the disclosure.