Md. Code, State Government § 20-1042
This is the official text of Md. Code, State Government § 20-1042, part of Maryland’s Code, State Government — covers the structure and operation of Maryland state government.
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§20–1042.
Official statutory text
(a) If the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that a person is engaged in discrimination prohibited by the U.S. Constitution, the Maryland Constitution, or State or federal law, the Attorney General may commence a civil action in accordance with this part.
(b) The civil action shall be instituted in the circuit court for the county where:
(1) the alleged violator resides or has a principal place of business; or
(2) the alleged violation occurred.
(b) The civil action shall be instituted in the circuit court for the county where:
(1) the alleged violator resides or has a principal place of business; or
(2) the alleged violation occurred.
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