(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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 4 - Public Information Act
Subtitle 1A - State Public Information Act Compliance Board
Section 4-1A-01 - Board Established
Section 4-1A-02 - Membership; Chair; Term
Section 4-1A-03 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staffing and Office Space
Section 4-1A-05 - Unreasonable Fee Complaints
Section 4-1A-07 - Decision of Board
Section 4-1A-08 - Sending Opinions to Custodians; Posting on Website
Section 4-1A-09 - Effect of Compliance by Custodian
Section 4-1A-10 - Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Not Required; Appeals