Section 5-211 - Filing of complaint(a) An applicant or employee subject to this subtitle may file with the head of the principal unit a written complaint: (1) that alleges a violation of § 5-208 of this subtitle; or(2) that alleges harassment in violation of § 20-606(a)(5) of the State Government Article.(b) A complaint under subsection (a)(1) of this section must be filed within 1 year after the complainant first knew of or reasonably should have known of the alleged violation that is the basis for the complaint.(c) A complaint under subsection (a)(2) of this section must be filed within 2 years after the alleged violation that is the basis for the complaint.Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 555,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2026.Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 554,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2024.Amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 236, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2023.Amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 235, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2023.