1. A. Request for Production of Documents.

   1. (1) By timely written request, a party may require any other party to produce, for inspection or copying, any file, memorandum, correspondence, or other document or any tangible thing that is:

      1. (a) Relevant to the subject matter of the case; and
      2. (b) Not privileged.
   2. (2) To be timely, the written request shall be served on all parties and filed with the Secretary not later than 30 days before the scheduled hearing.

2. B. Compliance.

   1. (1) The party to whom the request is addressed shall comply within 15 days of service.
   2. (2) Copies of requested documents shall be made at the expense of the party making the request.
   3. (3) The charge for copies of requested documents may be waived or reduced by the custodian of the documents in accordance with COMAR 16.03.03.09G, or other applicable law.
3. C. Regulation Exclusive. Unless otherwise provided by law or by agreement of the parties, no other discovery procedure may be required.

Authority: Human Services Article, §9-204; State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2; Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: June 18, 2007 (34:12 Md. R. 1067)