Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 15 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Subtitle 01 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Chapter 15.01.04 - Public Information Act Requests
Section 15.01.04.15 - Fees
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024
A. The fee schedule for copying and certifying copies of public records of the Department is as follows:
B. Notwithstanding §A of this regulation, if the fee for copies or certified copies of any public record of the Department is specifically set by a law other than the Act or this regulation, the custodian shall charge the prescribed fee.
C. If the custodian cannot copy a public record within the Department, the custodian shall make arrangements for the prompt reproduction of the record at public or private facilities outside the Department. The custodian shall:
D. Before copying a public record of the Department, the custodian shall estimate the cost of reproduction and either:
E. Search and Preparation Fee.
F. The custodian may not charge a fee under §E of this regulation for the first 2 hours spent searching for and preparing a public record for inspection.
G. Waiver or Reduction of Fee.
H. If the applicant requests that copies of a public record be mailed or delivered to the applicant or to a third party, the custodian may charge the applicant for the cost of postage or delivery.