(a)      Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in a statute providing for de novo judicial review or appeal of a quasi-judicial administrative agency action, the term "de novo" means judicial review based upon an administrative record and such additional evidence as would be authorized by § 10-222(f) and (g) of the State Government Article.

      (b)      This section does not apply to review of cases from:

            (1)      The Workers' Compensation Commission; or

            (2)      The Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office.