(a) Any person may file an administrative complaint with the Commission within the limitations period set forth in § 19–101(c) of this title stating facts showing or tending to show that a business entity has within the preceding 4–year period engaged in discrimination or retaliation against that person in violation of this title.
(b) Within 10 business days, the Commission shall notify the business entity against whom the complaint was filed that a complaint has been received.
(c) Before the commencement of an investigation of an administrative complaint, Commission staff shall review the complaint to determine whether:
(1) mediation would be appropriate; and
(2) both parties should be contacted to attempt such mediation in a manner consistent with the regulations adopted under this title.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - General Procurement Law
Title 19 - Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy
Section 19-101 - Policy of State
Section 19-102 - Legislative Intent
Section 19-104 - Participation in Economic Development Projects
Section 19-106 - Administrative Complaints
Section 19-107 - Investigation of Discrimination and Retaliation Complaints
Section 19-108 - Initial Findings and Recommendations
Section 19-109 - Request for Contested Case Hearing
Section 19-110 - Remedy When Allegations Sustained
Section 19-111 - Remedy for Filing False or Frivolous Allegations
Section 19-112 - Issuance of Final Administrative Decision
Section 19-113 - Judicial Review
Section 19-114 - Nondiscrimination Clause
Section 19-115 - Certification to Be Included in Request for Bids or Proposals
Section 19-116 - Language to Be Included in All State Contracts
Section 19-117 - Remedies Additional to Other Remedies
Section 19-118 - Effect of Pending Action