(a) If the respondent is aggrieved by a final order of the Ethics Commission, the respondent may seek judicial review as provided in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
(b) (1) The order is stayed automatically until the time for seeking judicial review has expired.
(2) (i) The filing of a petition for judicial review does not automatically stay the enforcement of the order.
(ii) Except as otherwise provided by law, the Ethics Commission or the reviewing court may stay the enforcement of the order, under terms the Ethics Commission considers proper.
(c) The Ethics Commission may seek judicial enforcement and other relief as provided under Subtitle 9 of this title.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 5 - Maryland Public Ethics Law
Subtitle 4 - Procedures for Complaint of Violation of Title
Section 5-401 - Complaints -- Filing; Requirements
Section 5-402 - Complaints -- Referral
Section 5-403 - Complaints -- Retention by Ethics Commission
Section 5-404 - Complaints -- Hearing
Section 5-405 - Complaints -- Disposition
Section 5-406 - Judicial Review
Section 5-407 - Confidentiality
Section 5-408 - Referral to Prosecuting Authority
Section 5-409 - Retention of Documents by Entities Subject to Title