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 record to the applicant or that a written request will materially assist the Department in responding to the request.
- B. Copies. If the applicant is requesting a copy of a public record, the custodian may require a written request by the applicant.
Authority: General Provisions Article, §§4-201, 4-205, and 4-206; Public Safety Article, §2-205; Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: February 24, 1997 (24:4 Md. R. 295)
Regulation .13A amended effective June 21, 2004 (31:12 Md. R. 914); December 21, 2015 (42:25 Md. R. 1547)