Section 5-816 - Judicial review. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-816. Judicial review.
 

(a)  Right of appeal.- The Administration, any aggrieved person, or any officer or agency of the political subdivision may appeal from a decision of the board of appeals to a court of competent jurisdiction. 

(b)  Taking evidence; report of commissioner.- If, at the hearing, it appears to the court that testimony is necessary for the proper disposition of the matter, the court may take evidence or appoint a commissioner to take the evidence that the court directs and report to the court with his findings of fact and conclusions of law. These findings and conclusions constitute a part of the proceedings on which the determination of the court shall be made. 

(c)  Reversing, affirming, or modifying decision.- The court may: 

(1) Reverse, affirm, or modify the decision brought up for review; and 

(2) If necessary, order further proceedings by the board of appeals. 

(d)  Parties.- It is not necessary to join the board of appeals as a party. 

(e)  Further appeal.- An appeal may be taken to the Court of Special Appeals from any decision of the court of record reviewing the decision of the board of appeals. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 1A, § 8-803; 1977, ch. 13, § 2.]