A. Right to Private Right of Action. Pursuant to State Government Article, § 20-1013, Annotated Code of Maryland, a complainant may file a private right of action against the respondent in the circuit court of Baltimore City or the county where the alleged discriminatory act occurred. B. A complainant may file a private right of action if: (1) The complainant initially filed a timely administrative charge or complaint under federal, State, or local law alleging a discriminatory act by the respondent;