Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 4-1A-05 - Unreasonable fee complaints(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.Amended by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 658,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2022.Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 132,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2016.Added by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 136,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2015.Added by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 135,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2015.