1. A. Inspections.

   1. (1) Except as provided in §A(2), the custodian shall make available for inspection, without a written application, any record that clearly is required to be disclosed.

   2. (2) The custodian may require a written application if the custodian reasonably believes that:

      1. (a) A written application will materially assist the Office in responding to the request;
      2. (b) The Act or any other law may prohibit disclosure of the record; or
      3. (c) The Act may authorize non-disclosure.
2. B. Copies. If the applicant is requesting a copy of any public record, the custodian may require a written application.
3. C. Contents of Application. A written application shall contain the applicant's name, address, and a brief description of the record sought.

Authority: State Government Article, §§10-611—10-628, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: October 17, 1988 (15:21 Md. R. 2470)