(a) On the making of a finding under § 20–1005(c)(2) of this subtitle that an agreement to remedy and eliminate the discrimination cannot be reached, the entire file, including the complaint and any findings, shall be certified to the general counsel of the Commission.
(b) The Executive Director of the Commission shall cause a written notice to be issued and served in the name of the Commission, together with a copy of the complaint, requiring the respondent to answer the charges of the complaint at a public hearing:
(1) before an administrative law judge at a time and place certified in the notice; or
(2) if the complaint alleges an unlawful employment practice, in a civil action elected under § 20–1007 of this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 20-1001 - "Unlawful Employment Practice" Defined
Section 20-1002 - Construction of Part
Section 20-1003 - Scope of Part
Section 20-1005 - Investigation of Complaint; Conciliation
Section 20-1006 - Certification of File; Issuance and Service of Notice and Complaint
Section 20-1007 - Election of Civil Action
Section 20-1008 - Administrative Hearing
Section 20-1009 - Decision of Administrative Law Judge; Remedies
Section 20-1011 - Enforcement of Commission's Orders
Section 20-1012 - Civil Action by Commission on Complainant's Behalf
Section 20-1013 - Civil Action by Complainant
Section 20-1014 - Intervention in Civil Action
Section 20-1015 - Award of Fees and Costs