Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Subtitle 02 - SECRETARY OF STATE
Chapter 01.02.05 - Access to Public Records
Section 01.02.05.14 - Fees

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 01.02.05.14

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. Fee Schedule.

(1) The charge for each copy is 30 cents per page. However, when records are not susceptible to photocopying (for example, punch cards, magnetic tapes, blueprints, and microfilm), the charge for reproducing the record will be determined on a case-by-case basis at actual cost.

(2) Charges may also be made for all postage and other mailing costs.

B. If the fees for copies, printouts, photographs, or certified copies of any record are specifically prescribed by a law other than the Act, the specific fee contained in that law shall determine the amount charged for that record.

C. If the custodian is unable to copy a record within the Office, he shall make arrangements for the prompt reproduction of the record at public or private facilities. The custodian shall collect from the applicant a fee that will be determined on the basis of actual cost.

D. Instead of collecting a fee from the applicant, the Office may allow the applicant to pay it directly to the public or private facility making the copy, printout, or photograph of the file.

E. Before reproducing a record, the custodian shall estimate the cost of reproduction and obtain agreement of the applicant that the cost shall be paid. The custodian may demand prepayment of any estimated fee before reproducing the record.

F. If the applicant requests the custodian to waive or reduce any fee charged pursuant to this chapter (for example, if the applicant asserts an inability to pay), the custodian may waive or reduce the fee after determining that the waiver or reduction is in the public interest.

G. Providing Lists.

(1) The Secretary may provide lists of public information in the records maintained by the Office to those persons who request them but may not provide a notary public list under this section for the purpose of telephone solicitation.

(2) The Secretary shall charge a reasonable fee, not less than the cost of producing the list and not less than 5 cents per entry, for any list furnished under this section.

(3) The Secretary may charge a reduced fee to persons requesting a list for governmental or not-for-profit purposes.

(4) A person furnished any information under this section may not distribute or otherwise use the information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished.

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