§ 12–309
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 12-309 (2026)
Title 12. Appeals, Certiorari, and Certification of Questions
Subtitle 3. Review of Decisions of Trial Courts of General Jurisdiction
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(a)
A petition for judicial review of a final decision by the State Board of Contract Appeals in an appeal from the award of a video lottery operation license by the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission may be heard in the circuit court of any county in which venue would be appropriate under § 6–201 of this article.
(b)
Except for cases that the court considers to require a higher priority, a proceeding under this section, including any subsequent appellate judicial review, shall:
(1)
Take precedence on the court’s docket;
(2)
Be heard at the earliest practicable date; and
(3)
Be expedited in every way.
(c)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a party to a proceeding under this section may appeal the decision of the circuit court only by a petition to the Supreme Court of Maryland for the issuance of a writ of certiorari.