Sec. 14.21.02.06. Review of Denial

A. If the written request is denied by the custodian, the applicant may, within 30 days after receipt of denial, request an administrative hearing on the denial.

B. If a hearing is requested by the applicant the hearing shall be conducted by a hearing officer designated by the Executive Director. After the hearing the hearing officer shall prepare a recommended decision which shall be submitted to the Executive Director.

C. If the administrative hearing results in a total or partial denial of the written request, the applicant may file an appropriate action in the circuit court under State Government Article, §10-623, Annotated Code of Maryland.

D. The applicant may file an action for judicial enforcement under State Government Article, §10-623, without exhausting the administrative remedy of §A of this regulation.