§ 4–402
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 4-402 (2026)
Title 4. Public Information Act
Subtitle 4. Liability; Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Immunity
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(a)
A person may not:
(1)
willfully or knowingly violate any provision of this title;
(2)
fail to petition a court after temporarily denying inspection of a public record; or
(3)
by false pretenses, bribery, or theft, gain access to or obtain a copy of a personal record if disclosure of the personal record to the person is prohibited by this title.
(b)
A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.