Md. Code Regs. 30.01.03.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 30.01.03.04 - Recording, Photographing, Videotaping, and Broadcasting Open Sessions

A. A member of the public, including a representative of the news media, may record an open session of the Emergency Medical Services Board or the Statewide Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council by means of a tape recorder or another recording device if the:

(1) Device does not create excessive noise that interferes with the:

(a) Participation in a session by a member of the Emergency Medical Services Board or the Statewide Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, or

(b) Observation of the session by a member of the public;

(2) Device does not otherwise interfere with an individual's observation of or participation in the session; and

(3) Recording is done openly so that it is obvious to those in attendance that the session is being recorded.

B. A member of the public, including a representative of the news media, may photograph or videotape the proceedings of the Emergency Medical Services Board or the Statewide Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council at an open session by means of any type of camera if the camera:

(1) Is operated without excessively bright artificial light or excessive noise that interferes with the:

(a) Participation of a member of the Emergency Medical Services Board or the Statewide Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council in the session, or

(b) Observation of the session by a member of the public;

(2) Does not otherwise interfere with an individual's observation of or participation in the session; and

(3) Is used openly so that it is obvious to those in attendance that the session is being photographed or videotaped.

C. A representative of the news media may broadcast or televise the proceedings of the Emergency Medical Services Board or the Statewide Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council at an open session if the equipment used:

(1) Is operated without excessively bright artificial light or excessive noise that interferes with the:

(a) Participation of a member of the Emergency Medical Services Board or the Statewide Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council in the session, or

(b) Observation of the session by a member of the public;

(2) Does not otherwise interfere with an individual's observation of or participation in the session; and

(3) Is used openly so that it is obvious to those in attendance that the session is being broadcast or televised.

D. The presiding officer may restrict the movement of an individual who is using a recording device, camera, or broadcasting or televising equipment if the restriction is necessary to maintain the orderly conduct of the session.

Md. Code Regs. 30.01.03.04