1. (1) Review is necessary to secure uniformity of decision, as where the same statute has been construed differently by two or more judges; or
2. (2) There are other special circumstances rendering it desirable and in the public interest that the decision be reviewed.

The Supreme Court of Maryland shall require by writ of certiorari that a decision be certified to it for review and determination in any case in which a circuit court has rendered a final judgment on appeal from the District Court or has rendered a final judgment on appeal from an administrative decision under Title 16 of the Transportation Article if it appears to the Supreme Court of Maryland, upon petition of a party that:

Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 2, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1975, c. 447; Acts 1985, c. 364; Acts 1993, c. 59, § 1; Acts 2023, c. 49, § 6.

Formerly Art. 5, § 21.