1. A. A custodian may file a complaint with the Board within 30 days after receiving a Final Determination from the Ombudsman that a dispute has not been resolved.

2. B. The complaint shall:

   1. (1) Pertain only to the dispute described in the Final Determination;
   2. (2) Be submitted in writing; and
   3. (3) Be signed by the custodian.

3. C. The substance of the complaint shall, at minimum:

   1. (1) Identify the applicant that is the subject of the complaint;

   2. (2) Describe the action of the applicant, the date of the action, and the circumstance of the action, including:

      1. (a) The number and scope of the applicant’s past requests, if any;
      2. (b) The custodian’s responses to past requests, if any; and
      3. (c) Efforts to cooperate with the applicant; and
   3. (3) Explain why, in the custodian’s opinion, the applicant’s request or pattern of requests is frivolous, vexatious, or in bad faith.
4. D. A complaint may be filed by email or regular mail.

Authority: General Provisions Article, §§4-1A-04(b) and (c), 4-1A-05, and 4-1A-06, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: June 13, 2022 (49:12 Md. R. 641)