Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 22 - STATE RETIREMENT AND PENSION SYSTEM
Subtitle 03 - BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chapter 22.03.02 - Open Meetings Attendance and Recording, Photographing, and Broadcasting of Sessions
Section 22.03.02.04 - Recording, Photographing, Videotaping, Broadcasting, and Televising of Open Sessions

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 22.03.02.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024

A. A member of the public, including a representative of the news media, may record an open session of the Board by means of a tape recorder or another recording device, if the:

(1) Device does not create an excessive noise that interferes with the participation in a session by a member of the Board or the observation of the session by a member of the public;

(2) Device does not otherwise interfere with an individual's observation of or participation in the session; and

(3) Recording is done openly so that it is obvious to those in attendance that the session is being recorded.

B. A member of the public, including a representative of the news media, may photograph or videotape the proceedings of the Board at an open session by means of a camera if the camera:

(1) Is operated without excessively bright artificial light or excessive noise that interferes with the participation of a member of the Board in the session or the observation of the session by a member of the public;

(2) Does not otherwise interfere with an individual's observation of or participation in the session; and

(3) Is used openly so that it is obvious to those in attendance that the session is being recorded.

C. A representative of the news media may broadcast or televise the proceedings of the Board at an open session if the equipment used:

(1) Is operated without excessively bright artificial light or excessive noise that interferes with the participation of a member of the Board in the session or the observation of the session by a member of the public;

(2) Does not otherwise interfere with an individual's observation of or participation in the session; and

(3) Is used openly so that it is obvious to those in attendance that the session is being broadcast or televised.

D. The presiding officer may restrict the movement of an individual who is using a recording device, camera, or broadcasting or television equipment if the restriction is necessary to maintain the orderly conduct of the session.

E. The Board may require that an individual who intends to record, photograph, videotape, broadcast, or televise an open session, register in advance of the beginning of the meeting.

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