1. (a) Any applicant, the applicant's designated representative, or a custodian may file a written complaint with the Board seeking a written decision and order from the Board under § 4-1A-04 of this subtitle if:

   1. (1) the complainant has attempted to resolve the dispute through the Office of the Public Access Ombudsman under § 4-1B-04 of this title; and
   2. (2) the Public Access Ombudsman has issued a final determination stating that the dispute was not resolved.

2. (b) The complaint shall:

   1. (1) identify the custodian or applicant that is the subject of the complaint;
   2. (2) describe the action of the custodian or applicant, the date of the action, and the circumstances of the action;
   3. (3) be signed by the complainant;
   4. (4) if available, include a copy of the original request for public records and the custodian's response, if any; and
   5. (5) be filed within 30 calendar days after the complainant receives the final determination of the Public Access Ombudsman under § 4-1B-04 of this title.

Added by Acts 2015, c. 135, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2015; Acts 2015, c. 136, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2015. Amended by Acts 2016, c. 132, § 1, eff. July 1, 2016; Acts 2021, c. 658, § 1, eff. July 1, 2022.