(a) Filing.
(1) Any person may file a written complaint with the Ethics Commission on a form provided by the Ethics Commission alleging a violation of this article.
(2) A complaint filed under this subsection shall be signed and made under oath.
(b) Complaint issued by Ethics Commission. The Ethics Commission, on its own initiative, may issue a complaint alleging a violation of this article.
(c) Dismissal. The Ethics Commission may dismiss a complaint at any time if the Commission determines that it lacks jurisdiction, that the complaint form is incomplete, that the complaint is frivolous, or that the evidence does not support further action.
(d) Copies. Unless it dismisses a complaint as provided in subsection (c) within 45 days of filing, the Ethics Commission shall promptly transmit a copy of the complaint to each respondent.
(1985 Code, Art. 9, § 4-101) (Bill No. 13-89; Bill No. 95-94; Bill No. 38-03; Bill No. 80-18)
State Code reference – General Provisions Article, § 5-401.