Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 10-910
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- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(a) In accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 3058g(j)(1), a person may not willfully interfere with an ombudsman’s performance of an official duty.
(b) A person may not retaliate or make reprisals with respect to any person who filed a complaint with, or provided information to, an ombudsman.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,500.