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Md. Code Ann., Loc. Gov't § 9-514

Known as the St. Mary’s County Open Meetings Act

The act spans §§ 9–9 (16 sections).

(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.

Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.