Section 15-402 - Complaints - Referrals.
§ 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.]