Md. Code Regs. 30.01.04.07

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

Section 30.01.04.07 - Response to Written Request

A. If the custodian decides to grant a written request for inspection, the custodian shall produce the record for inspection immediately or within a reasonable period, not exceeding 30 days from the date of the request when a period of time is needed to retrieve the information.

B. A decision to deny a written request shall be made within 30 days after receipt of the application. Upon deciding to deny a request, the custodian shall:

(1) Immediately notify the applicant; and

(2) Within 10 working days give the applicant the written statement required under General Provisions Article, § 4-203(c)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. Any reasonably severable portion of a record shall be provided to the applicant after deletion of those portions which may be withheld from disclosure.

D. If a requested public record is not in the custody or control of the individual to whom the written application is made, that individual shall, within 10 working days of receipt of the request, so notify the applicant. If that individual knows the name of the custodian of the record or the location or possible location of the record, this information shall also be given to the applicant.

E. With consent of the applicant, any time limit imposed by A-----D of this regulation may be extended for an additional period of up to 30 days.

Md. Code Regs. 30.01.04.07

Regulation .07 amended effective 42:20 Md. R. 1265, eff.10/12/2015