# COMAR Title 08 — Department of Natural Resources

## Subtitle 01 — Office of the Secretary

### Chapter 06 — Public Information Act Requests

#### Regulation .12 Waiver or Reduction of Fees.

*COMAR 08.01.06.12*

A. The custodian may waive or reduce any fee charged under this chapter if the custodian determines that the:

  (1) Item requested is promotional in nature or is routinely distributed to the public;

  (2) Item may be reproduced free of charge; or

  (3) Applicant is unable to pay for the costs of reproduction.

B. The decision of the custodian to waive or reduce a fee is within the sole discretion of the custodian, and the decision is final.