§ 3-206. Judicial review

   (a) In general. -- A person who is adversely affected or aggrieved by an order passed or regulation adopted by the Commissioner under this title may appeal to a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with the Maryland Rules.

(b) Effect of filing. --

   (1) The filing of an appeal does not stay an order or regulation of the Commissioner.

   (2) However, after giving the Commissioner notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the court in which the appeal is pending may stay an order or regulation of the Commissioner on the conditions that the court considers proper.

   (3) The conditions may include a requirement to post security.

(c) Prompt hearing. -- A court shall hear the appeal promptly.

(d) Scope of review. -- A regulation that the Commissioner adopts under this subtitle:

   (1) is prima facie lawful and reasonable; and

   (2) may not be held invalid because of a technical defect, if there is substantial compliance with this title.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 89, § 76; 1992, ch. 4, § 2.