Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 29. Maryland State Police |
Subtitle 01. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY |
Chapter 29.01.02. Public Information Requests |
Sec. 29.01.02.04. Necessity for Written Request
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A. Inspections.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, the custodian shall generally make public records available for inspection by an applicant without demanding a written request.
(2) The custodian shall require a written request if the custodian reasonably believes that the Act or any other law may prevent the disclosure of the record to the applicant or that a written request will materially assist the Department in responding to the request.
B. Copies. If the applicant is requesting a copy of a public record, the custodian may require a written request by the applicant.