(a)      A person seeking the involvement of the Commission in an alternative dispute resolution related to an incident within the Commission's jurisdiction shall file a written request for alternative dispute resolution within 6 months after the date of the relevant incident.

      (b)      (1)      A person satisfying the time requirements under subsection (a) of this section shall be deemed to have complied with the requirements of § 9A of this article.

            (2)      The Commission may provide a copy of a written request filed under subsection (a) of this section to the Maryland Commission on Human Relations to verify a party's compliance with the requirements of § 9A of this article.

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