Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 11–303

An employer may not take or refuse to take any personnel action as a reprisal against an employee because the employee:

(1) discloses information that the employee reasonably believes evidences:

(i) an abuse of authority, gross mismanagement, or gross waste of money;

(ii) a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; or

(iii) a violation of law;

(2) objects to or refuses to participate in any activity, policy, or practice in violation of law; or

(3) following a disclosure under item (1) of this section, seeks a remedy provided under this subtitle.