(a) If the Commission concludes at any time after the filing of a complaint that prompt judicial action is necessary to carry out the purposes of this part and Subtitle 7 of this title, the Commission may bring a civil action for appropriate temporary or preliminary relief pending final disposition of the complaint under this part.
(b) An action under this section shall be brought in the circuit court for the county where the dwelling that is the subject of the alleged discriminatory housing practice is located.
(c) The commencement of a civil action under this section does not affect the initiation or continuation of administrative proceedings under this part.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Part II - Discriminatory Housing Practices
Section 20-1021 - Complaint; Answer to Complaint
Section 20-1022 - Investigation of Complaint; Joinder of Respondents
Section 20-1023 - Subpoenas; Discovery; Witness Fees
Section 20-1024 - Conciliation
Section 20-1025 - Certification of Case; Issuance and Service of Charges
Section 20-1026 - Election of Civil Action
Section 20-1027 - Administrative Hearing
Section 20-1028 - Decision of Administrative Law Judge
Section 20-1029 - Final Decision and Order
Section 20-1030 - Judicial Review
Section 20-1031 - Petition to Enforce Commission's Order
Section 20-1032 - Civil Action by Commission on Behalf of Aggrieved Person
Section 20-1033 - Attorney's Fees and Costs
Section 20-1035 - Civil Action by Aggrieved Person
Section 20-1036 - Civil Action by Commission in Public Interest
Section 20-1037 - Civil Action for Temporary or Preliminary Relief