# General Provisions (GGP)

## Title 4. Public Information Act

### Subtitle 3. Denials of Inspection

#### Section 4-314

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a custodian shall deny inspection of any record disclosing:

  (1) the name of an account holder or a qualified beneficiary of a prepaid contract under Title 18, Subtitle 19 of the Education Article; or

  (2) the name of an account holder or a qualified designated beneficiary of an investment account under Title 18, Subtitle 19A of the Education Article.

(b) A custodian:

  (1) shall allow inspection by a person in interest; and

  (2) may release information to an eligible institution of higher education designated:

    (i) by an account holder of a prepaid contract or a qualified beneficiary under Title 18, Subtitle 19 of the Education Article; or

    (ii) by an account holder or a qualified designated beneficiary under Title 18, Subtitle 19A of the Education Article.

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