Md. Code Regs. 07.01.08.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 07.01.08.02 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Administration" means any of the following administrations within the Department of Human Resources:

(a) Social Services Administration;

(b) Family Investment Administration; or

(c) Child Support Enforcement Administration.

(2) "Custodian" means an authorized employee of the Department, an administration, or a local department having actual control and custody of a record.

(3) "Department" means the Department of Human Resources, its administrations, and the local departments.

(4) "Local department" means the local department of social services in a county or Baltimore City, and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.

(5) "Official custodian" means the executive head of the Department, administration, or local department in which a record is located.

(6) "Person in interest" means:

(a) The person, governmental unit, or entity that is the subject of a public record; or

(b) The legal guardian of the person who is the subject of a public record.

(7) "Personal record" means a public record that identifies an individual by name, address, description, finger or voice print, picture, or other identifying factors.

(8) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Human Resources.

Md. Code Regs. 07.01.08.02

Regulation .02B amended effective October 8, 2007 (34:20 Md. R. 1735)