Maryland State Government Section 15-401

      (a)      (1)      Any entity may file with the Ethics Commission a written complaint alleging a violation of this title.

            (2)      A complaint filed under this subsection shall be:

                  (i)      signed; and

                  (ii)      made under oath.

      (b)      The Ethics Commission on its own motion may issue a complaint alleging a violation of this title.

      (c)      The Ethics Commission promptly shall transmit to the respondent a copy of the complaint.