CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: Enforces the Governor's declarations about closing non-essential businesses, no large gatherings, and other issues. Concerned citizens can call the non-emergency line to report a concern.LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY: Assures the safety and general welfare of the public by preventing and detecting crime, apprehending criminals, enforc...
COMPLAINTS: Mediates and resolves complaints concerning county government's compliance with Title 2, ADA. Provides technical assistance and staff training. Identifies and supervises remediation of ADA violations in County facilities and programs.
COMPLAINTS: Assists in protecting the public from attorneys who fail to maintain high standards. Function is solely disciplinary in nature and does not include the recovery of fees and other damages or legal advice. To file a complaint, either complete a complaint form or write a letter to the Commission. Include in the letter your name, address an...
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: The Mayor has created a dedicated website for coronavirus information and resources in Baltimore City https://coronavirus.baltimorecity.govEffective 5PM, Dec 11 per an executive order -Facial coverings are required to be worn in public, indoors and outdoors in Baltimore City.-Foodservice Establishments (including bars, restauran...
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Effective Fri, Sept 4, at 5PM, Baltimore County will begin moving into a modified Stage Three plan, which will allow enclosed and outdoor theaters to reopen and retail and religious facilities to expand indoor capacity. Residents and visitors should practice safe physical distancing and wear masks in public, and frequently wash ...
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: Enforces the Governor's declarations about closing non-essential businesses, no large gatherings, and other issues. Concerned citizens can call the non-emergency line to report a concern.LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY: Assures the safety and general welfare of the public by preventing and detecting crime, apprehending criminals, enforc...
NOTE: Satellite Offices in Frederick on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month (301-600-1071) and Cumberland on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (301-722-2000 EX 6416).OVERVIEW: Offers consumer protection against unfair trade practices, health plan refusal, and advocates for fair consumer protection laws.SERVICES:1) CONSUMER PROTECTION: Provides consu...
ENFORCEMENT: Provides oversight and coordination of all federal and private sectors equal employment opportunity laws, regulations, practices, and policies including:Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin or reprisal/retaliation.Age Discrimination in Employme...
ADA COMPLIANCE: Receives and acts on complaints about highway funds that are not being used properly and about roads, curbs and parking facilities that are inaccessible to persons with disabilities.
INVESTIGATION: Investigates complaints of discrimination due to race, national origin, creed, sex, marital status, familial status, political opinion, personal appearance and occupation or physical/mental disability under guidelines of county code. Resolves complaints through formal conciliation or informal mediation.
CONSUMER ISSUES: Helps consumers who are experiencing problems resulting from deceptive and unfair trade practices in a consumer/merchant transaction. Offers individual complaint handling through mediation and conciliation, enforcement in matters affecting broad public interest, information on consumer issues and complaint histories of merchants.Be...
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: Local Department of Social Services (DSS) offices are closed due to coronavirus. Residents can get information, apply for DHS programs and services, and check the status of applications online at http://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us/dashboardClient/#/home or call the main line. A paper application may also be mailed or faxed to...
OVERVIEW: Assists individuals with energy assistance programs, referrals for furnace repairs and reporting fraud. SERVICES1) OFFICE OF HOME ENERGY PROGRAMS: **MEAP applications must be received BY MAY 31st to count for FY20. Application MUST be COMPLETE, if required documentation is missing it will be processed after July 1, 2020. Applications will...
REPORTING AGENCY: Screens suspected incidents of adult abuse, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation in Maryland. After phone screening, callers are referred to their local Department of Social Services (DSS) for assistance. Calls can be made to local DSS offices for suspected abuse or neglect for protective and non-protective services.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 6/10/2020 All city agencies remain closed to the public with the exception of specific necessary court actions. There is no face to face interaction; services are conducted remotely, by phone, or by email. ARTo report businesses not complying with Executive Orders, contact 911. To report gatherings of more than 10, contact 311 f...
OVERVIEW: Enforces consumer protection laws and issues certain business licenses and registrations.SERVICES:1) ENFORCEMENT: Helps consumers resolve complaints against merchants where the transaction has a nexus in the county. Initiates legal action (civil, penal and criminal) against businesses that violate the law. Discloses business complaint rec...
OVERVIEW: Licenses and provides inspections for public and private facilities. SERVICES: 1) INSPECTIONS: Inspects food service facilities, health care facilities, nursing homes, swimming pools, recreational facilities, private educational institutions and tanning salons. 2) LICENSING/PERMITS: Licensing various program/services/facilities such as...
CHILD CARE: Provides information and the means for becoming a licensed day care provider in a private home or for a center. Also investigates complaints of alleged unlicensed day care centers or home operations.
CHILD CARE: Regulates child care homes/centers to ensure they are licensed and following regulations. Provides information and the means for becoming a licensed child care provider in a private home or for a center and investigates complaints of alleged unlicensed child care centers or home operations.
OVERSIGHT: Regulates and monitors all child care centers, family child care homes, and non-public nursery schools in the tri-county area. Provides information on becoming a registered family child care provider, a licensed child care center or a non-public nursery school. Also investigates complaints and issues child care licenses.A list of license...