Sec. 14.09.16.03. Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Act” means the Public Information Act, General Provisions Article, §§4-101-4-601, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) "Applicant" means a person or governmental unit that asks to inspect a public record.

(3) "Chairman" means the Chairman of the Workers' Compensation Commission.

(4) "Commission" means the Workers' Compensation Commission.

(5) "Custodian" means an authorized individual who has physical custody and control of a public record of the Commission.

(6) "Official custodian" means an officer or employee of the State or of a political subdivision who, regardless of whether the officer or employee has physical custody and control of a public record, is responsible for keeping the public record.

(7) Public Record.

(a) "Public record" means all papers, correspondence, forms, books, photographs, photostats, films, microfilms, sound recordings, maps, drawings, or other written documents, regardless of physical form or characteristics.

(b) "Public record" includes all copies that have been made by the Commission or received by the Commission in connection with the transaction of public business and includes the salaries of all employees of the Commission.

(8) "Working day" means a day other than Saturday, Sunday, or a State holiday.

(9) "Written documents" means all books, papers, maps, photographs, cards, tapes, recordings, computerized records, and other documentary materials, regardless of physical form or characteristics.