If, in the opinion of the Departmental custodian, disclosure of any public record which is otherwise required to be disclosed would do substantial injury to the public interest, he may temporarily deny this request in writing. In these cases, the Departmental custodian, after obtaining approval from the Secretary or his designee, shall apply to the appropriate circuit court for an order permitting him to continue to deny or restrict this disclosure. Notice of the application filed with the circuit court shall be served upon the applicant by the Departmental custodian in the same manner provided for service of process by the Maryland Rules of Procedure.

Authority: State Personnel and Pensions Article, §4-106; State Government Article, §§10-613—10-623; Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: October 17, 1980 (7:21 Md. R. 1993)

Regulation .02E amended effective April 16, 1990 (17:7 Md. R. 847)

Regulation .02G amended effective April 16, 1990 (17:7 Md. R. 847)

Regulation .10 amended effective April 16, 1990 (17:7 Md. R. 847)

Regulation .22 amended effective April 16, 1990 (17:7 Md. R. 847)

For a history of State Personnel Regulations before February 12, 1997, see the prior version of COMAR Title 06 or contact the Maryland State Archives for assistance.