Md. Code, Local Gov't § 9-514

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 9-514 - Judicial review
(a)
(1) A person denied a right conferred by this subtitle may file a complaint for mandamus, injunction, or other appropriate remedy in circuit court.
(2) A plaintiff need not allege or prove an irreparable injury or an injury different from the public at large.
(b) A complaint under this section shall be filed within 1 year after the date of the alleged violation.
(c) The court shall conduct a hearing within 7 days after a complaint is filed.
(d) A violation of this subtitle is deemed an injury to the public at large.
(e)
(1) The court shall issue an order that:
(i) grants or denies all or part of the relief sought;
(ii) awards appropriate attorney's fees or costs; and
(iii) determines the effect of the action alleged to be in violation of this subtitle.
(2) The court may void an action taken at a public agency meeting in violation of this subtitle.

Md. Code, LG § 9-514

Revised and recodified by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 119,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2013.