1. A. Denial Pending Court Order.

   1. (1) If, in the opinion of the Executive Director, disclosure of a public record of the Board otherwise subject to disclosure under the Act would do substantial injury to the public interest, the Executive Director may temporarily deny the request to obtain a court order allowing nondisclosure.
   2. (2) The temporary denial shall be in writing.

2. B. Circuit Court Review.

   1. (1) Within 10 working days after the denial, the Executive Director shall apply to the appropriate circuit court for an order permitting continued denial or restriction of access.
   2. (2) Notice of the Executive Director’s complaint shall be served on the applicant in the manner provided for service of process by the Maryland Rules of Procedure

Authority: General Provisions Article §§4-101—4-601; Health-General Article, §21-2C-03(f)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: October 2, 2023 (50:19 Md. R. 854)