A. Inspections.
- (1) Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, the custodian shall generally make public records available for inspection by an applicant without demanding a written request.
- (2) The custodian shall require a written request if the custodian reasonably believes that the Act or any other law may prevent the disclosure of the public record to the applicant or that a written request will materially assist the Authority in responding to the request.
- B. Copies. If the applicant is requesting a copy of any public record, the custodian may require a written request by the applicant.
Authority: State Government Article, §10-621;
Natural Resources Article §§3-903(d) and 3-905(b); Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: February 28, 1983 (10:4 Md. R. 316)
Chapter revised effective December 11, 2003 (30:24 Md. R. 1744)