# General Provisions (GGP)

## Title 4. Public Information Act

### Subtitle 3. Denials of Inspection

#### Section 4-339

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a custodian shall deny inspection of the part of a public record that identifies or contains personal information about a person, including a commercial entity, that maintains an alarm or security system.

(b) A custodian shall allow inspection by:

  (1) the person in interest;

  (2) an alarm or security system company if the company can document that it currently provides alarm or security services to the person in interest;

  (3) law enforcement personnel; and

  (4) emergency services personnel, including:

    (i) a career firefighter;

    (ii) an emergency medical services provider, as defined in Sec. 13-516 of the Education Article;

    (iii) a rescue squad employee; and

    (iv) a volunteer firefighter, a rescue squad member, or an advanced life support unit member.

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