Section 4-905 - Scope of judicial review(a) On the hearing of a petition under this subtitle, the court shall presume that the action of the local licensing board was proper and best served the public interest.(b) A petitioner has the burden of proof to show that the decision of the local licensing board being reviewed was: (1) against the public interest; and(2)(i) not honestly and fairly arrived at;(iv) unsupported by substantial evidence;(vi) beyond the powers of the board; or(c) A review of a decision of a local licensing board under this subtitle shall be heard by the court without a jury.(d) The court may hear additional testimony to the extent and in the manner that is necessary if, in the opinion of the court:(1) it is impracticable to determine the question presented to the court without the hearing of additional evidence;(2) a qualified litigant has been deprived of the opportunity to offer evidence; or(3) the interests of justice require that further evidence should be taken.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.