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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 08.01.06.06" title_num="08" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="06" heading="Response to Request.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>If the custodian grants a written request for inspection, the custodian shall produce the public record for inspection immediately or within a reasonable period, not to exceed 30 days from the date the custodian receives the request.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If the custodian denies the written request, the custodian shall do so within 30 days of receipt of the written request. The custodian shall immediately notify the applicant of the denial, and within 10 working days of the denial provide the applicant with a written statement that gives:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The reasons for the denial;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The legal authority for the denial; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Notice of the remedies available under State Government Article, §§10-611—10-628, Annotated Code of Maryland, for review of the denial.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>If a requested public record is not in the custody or control of the individual to whom written application is made, the individual shall notify the applicant within 10 working days of the receipt. If the individual knows the name of the custodian of the record or the location or possible location of the record, this information shall also be given to the applicant.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>With the consent of the applicant, any time imposed by this regulation may be extended.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The custodian shall deny inspection of a public record as required under State or federal law.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The custodian may deny inspection of a public record as permitted under State or federal law.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Except for use in carrying out its governmental functions, the custodian shall not disclose, and shall deny inspection or copying of, any part of a public record that contains sociological information relating to an individual. For purpose of this section, sociological information means:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Social Security number;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Personal address;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Personal telephone number;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Personal email address;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Medical history;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Educational history;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Work history;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Military service;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Financial information;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Religious preference, membership, and attendance;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>Personal relationships, beliefs, and values;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>Genealogical charts; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>Family history.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>