2018 Maryland Code
General Provisions
Title 5 - Maryland Public Ethics Law
Subtitle 4 - Procedures for Complaint of Violation of Title
§ 5-401. Complaints -- Filing; requirements

  • (a) Commencement of action. --

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

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

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