(a) Within 60 days after an election is made under § 20–1007 of this subtitle, the Commission shall file a civil action in the circuit court for the county where the alleged unlawful employment practice occurred.
(b) If the court finds that an unlawful employment practice occurred, the court may provide the remedies specified in § 20–1009(b) of this subtitle.
(c) If the Commission seeks compensatory damages under this section:
(1) any party may demand a trial by jury; and
(2) the court may not inform the jury of the limitations on compensatory damages imposed under § 20–1009(b)(3) 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