Md. Code Regs. 32.01.03.04

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

Section 32.01.03.04 - Recording, Photographing, and Broadcasting of Open Sessions

A. A member of the public, including a representative of the news media, may record discussions of a public body of the Department of Aging at an open session by means of a tape recorder or any other recording device, if the:

(1) Device does not create an excessive noise that disturbs members of a public body of the Department of Aging or other individuals attending the session;

(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 a public body of the Department of Aging at an open session by means of any type of camera if the camera:

(1) Is operated without excessively bright artificial light that disturbs members of a public body of the Department of Aging or other individuals attending the session;

(2) Does not create an excessive noise that disturbs members of a public body of the Department of Aging or other individuals attending the session;

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

(4) Is used openly so that it is obvious to those in attendance that the session is being recorded.

C. A representative of the news media may broadcast or televise the proceedings of a public body of the Department of Aging at an open session if the equipment used:

(1) Is operated without excessively bright artificial light that disturbs members of a public body of the Department of Aging or other individuals attending the session;

(2) Does not create an excessive noise that disturbs members of a public body of the Department of Aging or other individuals attending the session;

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

(4) 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.

E. A public body of the Department of Aging may require that an individual who intends to record, photograph, videotape, broadcast, or televise an open session register in advance of the beginning of the meeting.

Md. Code Regs. 32.01.03.04