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Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Any applicant, the applicant's designated representative, or a custodian may file a written complaint with the Board seeking a written decision and order from the Board under § 4-1A-04 of this subtitle if:
(1) the complainant has attempted to resolve the dispute through the Office of the Public Access Ombudsman under § 4-1B-04 of this title; and
(2) the Public Access Ombudsman has issued a final determination stating that the dispute was not resolved.
(b) The complaint shall:
(1) identify the custodian or applicant that is the subject of the complaint;
(2) describe the action of the custodian or applicant, the date of the action, and the circumstances of the action;
(3) be signed by the complainant;
(4) if available, include a copy of the original request for public records and the custodian's response, if any; and
(5) be filed within 30 calendar days after the complainant receives the final determination of the Public Access Ombudsman under § 4-1B-04 of this title.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, General Provisions § 4-1A-05 - last updated December 31, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/general-provisions/md-code-gen-provis-sect-4-1a-05/
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