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Administrative Laws in Maryland.

Maryland administrative-law practice involves professional license defense, agency adjudications, rulemaking, and judicial review of agency decisions. The Maryland Administrative Procedure Act at State Gov’t §§ 10-201 et seq. provides the core framework, with many contested cases handled by the Office of Administrative Hearings.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

Judicial review typically 30 days from final agency decision; variesMd. Code Ann., State Gov’t §§ 10-201 et seq.

Maryland administrative-law deadlines are agency- and rule-specific. Judicial review of final agency action under the APA generally requires filing a petition in Circuit Court within 30 days.

State law

Key Maryland Statutes

Maryland Administrative Procedure ActMd. Code Ann., State Gov’t §§ 10-201 et seq.

The Maryland APA governs rulemaking, contested cases, and judicial review of administrative action for most Maryland state agencies.

State law

Official Sources

Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings Maryland General Assembly — Statutes

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