The custodian shall make public records available for inspection by an applicant without demanding a written request. However, a written request shall be required when the custodian reasonably believes that the Act or any other law may prevent the disclosure of the record to the applicant or when the custodian believes that a written request will materially assist the Office in responding to the request. An applicant furnished a copy of any record may be required to provide the Office with a receipt for materials provided.

Authority: State Government Article, §10-613, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: August 31, 1981 (8:17 Md. R. 1419)

Regulation .02A amended effective December 11, 2000 (27:24 Md. R. 2198)

Regulation .02B amended effective October 3, 1988 (15:20 Md. R. 2332); December 11, 2000 (27:24 Md. R. 2198)

Regulation .03 amended effective October 3, 1988 (15:20 Md. R. 2332)

Regulation .07B amended effective October 3, 1988 (15:20 Md. R. 2332)

Regulation .12 amended effective December 11, 2000 (27:24 Md. R. 2198)

Regulation .12B amended effective October 3, 1988 (15:20 Md. R. 2332)

Regulation .12C amended effective October 3, 1988 (15:20 Md. R. 2332)

Regulation .12D amended effective October 3, 1988 (15:20 Md. R. 2332)

Regulation .14A amended effective October 3, 1988 (15:20 Md. R. 2332); December 11, 2000 (27:24 Md. R. 2198)

Regulation .14G adopted effective December 11, 2000 (27:24 Md. R. 2198)