If, in the opinion of the Secretary, disclosure of any record that is otherwise required to be disclosed under the Act would do substantial injury to the public interest, the Secretary may temporarily deny the request in writing and apply within 10 working days of the denial to the appropriate circuit court for an order permitting continued denial or restriction of access. Notice of the application filed with the circuit court shall be served on the applicant in the same manner that is provided for service of process by the Maryland Rules of Procedure.

Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §3-303; State Government Article, §10-613; Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: March 26, 1984 (11:6 Md. R. 556)

Regulation .02B and F amended effective December 28, 1987 (14:26 Md. R. 2748)

Regulation .04 amended effective December 28, 1987 (14:26 Md. R. 2748)

Regulation .07 amended effective December 28, 1987 (14:26 Md. R. 2748)

Regulation .09A amended effective December 28, 1987 (14:26 Md. R. 2748)