If, in the opinion of the official custodian, disclosure of a public record that may otherwise be subject to disclosure under the Public Information Act would do substantial injury to the public interest, the Executive Director 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: General Provisions Article, §4-201(b), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: December 15, 1999 (26:24 Md. R. 1859)

Regulation .01 amended effective October 12, 2015 (42:20 Md. R. 1265)

Regulation .02B amended effective October 12, 2015 (42:20 Md. R. 1265)

Regulation .07B amended effective October 12, 2015 (42:20 Md. R. 1265)

Regulation .11E, F amended effective October 12, 2015 (42:20 Md. R. 1265)

Regulation .11-1 adopted effective December 19, 2005 (32:25 Md. R. 1944)