§ 9-514. Judicial review

MD Local Gov Code § 9-514 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.