Sec. 14.34.05.10. Review of Denial

A. Except for a temporary denial under General Provisions Article, §4-358, Annotated Code of Maryland, if a request to inspect or copy a public record of the Board is denied, the applicant may, within 30 days after receipt of the notice of denial, request from the Executive Director an administrative hearing.

B. If the applicant requests a hearing:

(1) The hearing shall be governed by State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(2) The Executive Director shall conduct the hearing and issue a final decision, which shall be the final decision of the Board, unless modified by the Board.

C. If the request is denied, in whole or in part, by the Board, the applicant may file an appropriate action in the circuit court under General Provisions Article, §4-362, Annotated Code of Maryland.

D. If the applicant does not request a hearing, the applicant may file an appropriate action in the Circuit Court under General Provisions Article, §4-362, Annotated Code of Maryland, without exhausting that administrative remedy.