(a) A person or governmental unit need not exhaust the administrative remedy under this subtitle before filing suit.
(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a complainant or custodian may appeal the decision issued by the Board under this subtitle in accordance with § 4–362 of this title.
(2) An appeal under this subsection automatically stays the decision of the Board pending the circuit court’s decision.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 4 - Public Information Act
Subtitle 1A - State Public Information Act Compliance Board
Section 4-1A-01 - Board Established
Section 4-1A-02 - Membership; Chair; Term
Section 4-1A-03 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staffing and Office Space
Section 4-1A-05 - Unreasonable Fee Complaints
Section 4-1A-07 - Decision of Board
Section 4-1A-08 - Sending Opinions to Custodians; Posting on Website
Section 4-1A-09 - Effect of Compliance by Custodian
Section 4-1A-10 - Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Not Required; Appeals