§12–309.

    (a)    A petition for judicial review of a final decision by the State Board of Contract Appeals in an appeal from the award of a video lottery operation license by the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission may be heard in the circuit court of any county in which venue would be appropriate under § 6–201 of this article.

    (b)    Except for cases that the court considers to require a higher priority, a proceeding under this section, including any subsequent appellate judicial review, shall:

        (1)    Take precedence on the court’s docket;

        (2)    Be heard at the earliest practicable date; and

        (3)    Be expedited in every way.

    (c)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a party to a proceeding under this section may appeal the decision of the circuit court only by a petition to the Supreme Court of Maryland for the issuance of a writ of certiorari.