Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 14 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Subtitle 02 - STATE PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT COMPLIANCE BOARD
Chapter 14.02.03 - Complaint Process - Custodians
Section 14.02.03.01 - Filing a Complaint
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 14.02.03.01
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. A custodian may file a complaint with the Board within 30 days after receiving a Final Determination from the Ombudsman that a dispute has not been resolved.
B. The complaint shall:
(1) Pertain only to the dispute described in
the Final Determination;
(2) Be
submitted in writing; and
(3) Be
signed by the custodian.
C. The substance of the complaint shall, at minimum:
(1) Identify the applicant that is
the subject of the complaint;
(2)
Describe the action of the applicant, the date of the action, and the
circumstance of the action, including:
(a) The
number and scope of the applicant's past requests, if any;
(b) Die custodian's responses to past
requests, if any; and
(c) Efforts
to cooperate with the applicant; and
(3) Explain why, in the custodian's opinion,
the applicant's request or pattern of requests is frivolous, vexatious, or in
badfaith.
D. A complaint may be filed by email or regular mail.
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