Md. Code Regs. 15.01.04.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024

Section 15.01.04.03 - Definitions

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

B. Terms Defined

(1) "Act" means the Public Information Act, General Provisions Article, §§ 4-101-4 -601, Annotated Code of Maryland

(2) "Applicant" has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, § 4-101(b), Annotated Code of Maryland

(3) "Board" has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, § 4-101(c), Annotated Code of Maryland

(4) "Copy" means any form of reproduction using a photocopying machine or other reproduction technology, including a paper copy an electronic copy, a printout, or an image.

(5) "Custodian" has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, § 4-101(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(6) "Department" means the Department of Agriculture.

(7) Indigent has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, § 4-206(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland

(8) "Metadata" has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, § 4-205(a), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(9) "Official custodian" has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, § 4-101(f), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(10) "PIA Coordinator" means the Department employee who is responsible for accepting requests for public records.

(11) "Public Access Ombudsman" means the official appointed under General Provisions Article, Title 4, Subtitle 1B, to resolve disputes under the Act

(12) "Public record" has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, § 4-101(j), Annotated Code of Maryland

(13) "Reasonable fee" has the meaning stated in General Provisions Article, § 4-206(a)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland

(14) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture.

(15) "Working day" means a day other than Saturday, Sunday, or a State holiday

Md. Code Regs. 15.01.04.03

Regulations .03 amended effective April 4, 1988 (15:7 Md. R. 852); adopted effective 47:3 Md. R. 172, eff. 2/10/2020