Md. Code, Local Gov't § 9-514
Md. Code, Local Gov't § 9-514
Maryland · Maryland Code, Local Government · Status: effective
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- Md. Code, Local Gov't § 9-514, Maryland, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-29, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1782328
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(a) (1) A person denied a right conferred by this subtitle may file a complaint for mandamus, injunction, or other appropriate remedy in circuit court.
(2) A plaintiff need not allege or prove an irreparable injury or an injury different from the public at large.
(b) A complaint under this section shall be filed within 1 year after the date of the alleged violation.
(c) The court shall conduct a hearing within 7 days after a complaint is filed.
(d) A violation of this subtitle is deemed an injury to the public at large.
(e) (1) The court shall issue an order that:
(i) grants or denies all or part of the relief sought;
(ii) awards appropriate attorney’s fees or costs; and
(iii) determines the effect of the action alleged to be in violation of this subtitle.
(2) The court may void an action taken at a public agency meeting in violation of this subtitle.