Section 15-402 - Complaints - Referrals. - Maryland Statutes

§ 15-402. Complaints - Referrals.
 

(a)  Generally.- For further action after the filing of a complaint, the Ethics Commission promptly shall refer the complaint to: 

(1) the Commission on Judicial Disabilities, if the complaint concerns a judge of a court established under Article IV, § 1 of the Maryland Constitution; 

(2) the Joint Ethics Committee, if the complaint concerns: 

(i) a State official of the Legislative Branch; and 

(ii) a violation of Subtitle 5 of this title; or 

(3) the staff counsel, if the complaint concerns any other entity. 

(b)  Assistance from Ethics Commission.- On request of the Commission on Judicial Disabilities or the Joint Ethics Committee, the Ethics Commission shall provide any information or assistance that is not prohibited by law. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 40A, § 2-105; 1995, ch. 533, § 2.]