(a) In this section, “governmental entity” means a unit or an instrumentality of the State or of a political subdivision.
(b) A custodian shall deny inspection of a distribution list and a request to be added to a distribution list that identifies a physical address, an e–mail address, or a telephone number of an individual that is used by a governmental entity or an elected official for the sole purpose of:
(1) periodically sending news about the official activities of the governmental entity or elected official; or
(2) sending informational notices or emergency alerts.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 4 - Public Information Act
Subtitle 3 - Denials of Inspection
Part III - Required Denials for Specific Information
Section 4-329 - Medical or Psychological Information
Section 4-330 - Sociological Information
Section 4-331 - Information About Public Employees
Section 4-332 - Information About Notaries Public
Section 4-333 - Licensing Records
Section 4-334 - Social Security Number
Section 4-335 - Trade Secrets; Confidential Information
Section 4-336 - Financial Information
Section 4-337 - Collusive or Anticompetitive Activity
Section 4-338 - Security of Information Systems
Section 4-339 - Alarm or Security System
Section 4-340 - Senior Citizen Activities Centers
Section 4-341 - Distribution List Issued by Governmental Entity or Elected Official