Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 5-211
This is the official text of Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 5-211, part of Maryland’s Code, State Personnel and Pensions — governs state employees and public pensions.
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§5–211.
Official statutory text
(a) An applicant or employee subject to this subtitle may file with the head of the principal unit a written complaint:
(1) that alleges a violation of § 5–208 of this subtitle; or
(2) that alleges harassment in violation of § 20–606(a)(5) of the State Government Article.
(b) A complaint under subsection (a)(1) of this section must be filed within 1 year after the complainant first knew of or reasonably should have known of the alleged violation that is the basis for the complaint.
(c) A complaint under subsection (a)(2) of this section must be filed within 2 years after the alleged violation that is the basis for the complaint.
(1) that alleges a violation of § 5–208 of this subtitle; or
(2) that alleges harassment in violation of § 20–606(a)(5) of the State Government Article.
(b) A complaint under subsection (a)(1) of this section must be filed within 1 year after the complainant first knew of or reasonably should have known of the alleged violation that is the basis for the complaint.
(c) A complaint under subsection (a)(2) of this section must be filed within 2 years after the alleged violation that is the basis for the complaint.
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