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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
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DIVISION III. COUNTIES |
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TITLE 9. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS |
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SUBTITLE 5. ST. MARY'S COUNTY OPEN MEETINGS ACT |
§ 9-514. Judicial review
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(a) Authorized. --
(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) Filing deadline. -- A complaint under this section shall be filed within 1 year after the date of the alleged violation.
(c) Hearing deadline. -- The court shall conduct a hearing within 7 days after a complaint is filed.
(d) Nature of violation. -- A violation of this subtitle is deemed an injury to the public at large.
(e) Relief. --
(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.