§4–1A–10.

    (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, an applicant, a complainant, or a 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.