# General Provisions (GGP)

## Title 4. Public Information Act

### Subtitle 1A. State Public Information Act Compliance Board

#### Section 4-1A-05

(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 Sec. 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 Sec. 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 Sec. 4-1B-04 of this title.

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Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)