Section 3-916 - [Repealed Effective 7/1/2024] Groundless or malicious complaint and bad faith actions; administrative penalty; attorneys' fees(a) A person may not: (1) make or cause to be made a groundless or malicious complaint to the Commissioner or an authorized representative of the Commissioner;(2) in bad faith, bring an action under this subtitle or a proceeding related to the subject of this subtitle; or(3) in bad faith, testify in an action under this subtitle or a proceeding related to the subject of this subtitle.(b) The Commissioner shall investigate any allegations that a person has violated any provision of this section.(c)(1) If the Commissioner determines that a person has violated any provision of this section, that person may be subject to an administrative penalty of up to $1,000, assessed by the Commissioner.(2) A sanction under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be subject to the notice and hearing requirements of § 3-906 of this subtitle.(3) If the person found in violation of this section is a person alleged to be employed by the respondent, the Commissioner shall disclose the identity of the complainant.(d) Any person who must defend an action taken as a result of a groundless or malicious complaint may be entitled to recover attorneys' fees.Repealed by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 207,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.