Section 16-601 – Commencement of Proceedings

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of this section, the Commission shall start proceedings under § 16–701, § 16–701.1, or § 16–701.2 of this title on a complaint made to the Commission by any person.     (b)    (1)    A complaint shall:             (i)    be in writing; and             (ii)    state specifically the facts on which the complaint is based.         (2)    If a complaint is made […]

Section 16-602 – Hearings

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, before the Commission takes any final action under § 16–701, § 16–701.1, or § 16–701.2 of this title, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before:         (1)    the Commission; or         (2)    the Hearing Board for proceedings […]