Maryland § 5.5-119
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5.5-119, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.5-119.
(a) A person adversely affected or aggrieved by any order that the Commissioner passes under this title or any regulation or health and safety standard that the Commissioner adopts to carry out this title may appeal to a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with the Maryland Rules.
(b) In a proceeding under this section, a court may not stay an order, regulation, or health and safety standard of the Commissioner unless:
(1) the court gives the Commissioner notice and an opportunity for a hearing; and
(2) the aggrieved person posts security and meets each other condition that the court considers proper.
(c) A regulation or health and safety standard that the Commissioner adopts to carry out this title may not be held invalid because of a technical defect if there is substantial compliance with this title.
(d) (1) At any appropriate time, the Commissioner may file a complaint to enforce any order that the Commissioner passes under this title or regulation or health and safety standard that the Commissioner adopts to carry out this title.
(2) A complaint filed under this subsection shall be filed in a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with the Maryland Administrative Procedure Act and the Maryland Rules.
(e) A court expeditiously shall hear a complaint under this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5.5-119
What does Maryland Code § 5.5-119 cover?
Section 5.5-119 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 5.5-119?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5.5-119" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 5.5-119 apply to my situation?
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