Md. Code Regs. 14.37.02.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 14.37.02.05 - Repetitive Requests for Dispute Resolution

A. Definitions.

(1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(2) Terms Defined.

(a) "Repetitive request for dispute resolution" means a request:

(i) For the Ombudsman's assistance to resolve a dispute;

(ii) That relates to a PIA request that in substance has been the subject of mediation between the same parties through the Office in the past; and

(iii) For which the dispute is substantially the same.

(b) "Significantly changed circumstances" means:

(i) A change in the law, subsequent to mediation, that may affect the outcome of the mediation; or

(ii) A change in the custodian or applicant's position regarding the dispute.

B. The Ombudsman has discretion to decline to mediate repetitive requests for dispute resolution, absent significantly changed circumstances.

Md. Code Regs. 14.37.02.05

Regulation .05 adopted effective 46:12 Md. R. 547, eff. 6/17/2019; adopted effective 50:18 Md. R. 800, eff. 9/18/2023