Md. Code, General Provisions § 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.