(a)      In Baltimore County, in accordance with this subtitle, a person who is employed by an employer with fewer than 15 employees and who is subjected to an act of discrimination prohibited by the County code may bring and maintain a civil action against the employer who committed the alleged discriminatory act for civil relief as provided under subsection (c) of this section.

      (b)      (1)      An action under subsection (a) of this section shall be commenced in the circuit court for Baltimore County not later than 2 years after the occurrence of the alleged discriminatory act.

            (2)      Subject to the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, an action under subsection (a) of this section may not be commenced sooner than 60 days after the aggrieved person files a complaint with the County agency responsible for handling violations of the County discrimination laws.

      (c)      (1)      In a civil action under this section, the court may allow the prevailing party:

                  (i)      Injunctive relief;

                  (ii)      Compensatory damages, including back pay; or

                  (iii)      Both injunctive relief and compensatory damages.

            (2)      A prevailing party may not be awarded punitive damages under this section.

            (3)      The court, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party reasonable attorneys' fees.