§ 9-514
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§9–514.
(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.
(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.