§ 5-274. Appeals.

(a)

Any party aggrieved by a final decision of the Director with respect to the denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew a license shall have the right to appeal any such decision to the Board of Appeals for Prince George's County, Maryland, within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of a denial, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew decision rendered by the Director. Appeals to the Board of Appeals from denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew decision of the Director shall be on the record of the hearing before the Director. The Board may only reverse, modify, or remand the decision of the Director only if the decision of the Director is clearly erroneous, illegal, arbitrary or capricious, or unsupported by any substantial evidence. The Board shall not have the authority to issue an order which is in conflict with a lawful order of the Director, the requirements and provisions of this Division, federal or State law. The Board of Appeals shall render a final decision within forty (40) calendar days after receiving the notice of appeal.

(b)

Any party aggrieved by a final decision by the Board of Appeals, including the Director, shall be entitled to file an appeal within thirty (30) days to the Circuit Court for Prince George's County, Maryland. Such appeals shall be governed by the provisions of the Maryland Rules pertaining to administrative appeals.

(CB-16-1978; CB-40-2009)