1. A. A written request shall be filed with the custodian of record in order to:

   1. (1) Conduct a physical inspection of licensing records; or

   2. (2) Obtain a written or electronic:

      1. (a) Copy of licensing records; or
      2. (b) Report of information from licensing records that the official custodian of records does not already make available to the general public.

2. B. The written request shall:

   1. (1) Contain the applicant’s name, address, and telephone number; and
   2. (2) Reasonably identify by brief description the record sought.

3. C. The custodian of record may charge a reasonable fee for:

   1. (1) The reproduction of documents sought;
   2. (2) Official or employee time expended searching for requested records; or
   3. (3) Any time expended in preparing records for inspection or copying.

Authority: Education Article, §§9.5-401, 9.5-404, 9.5-405, 9.5-409, 9.5-411, and 9.5-413—9.5.418; General Provisions Article, §4-333;
Human Services Article, §1-202; Annotated Code of Maryland
Agency Note: Federal Statutory Reference — Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.);
Pro-Children Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. §6081 et seq.);
Child Care Development Block Grant (45 CFR Parts 98 and 99 and 42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq.);
Social Security Act §418 (42 U.S.C. 618)

Effective date: October 20, 2008 (35:21 Md. R. 1827)

Regulation .03 amended effective January 13, 2020 (47:1 Md. R. 16)

Regulation .04 amended effective January 13, 2020 (47:1 Md. R. 16)