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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 09.01.04.09" title_num="09" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="04" heading="Disclosure Against Public Interest.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Denial Pending Court Order.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If, in the opinion of the Secretary, disclosure of any public record that is otherwise required to be disclosed under the Act would do substantial injury to the public interest, the Secretary may temporarily deny the request and seek a court order allowing continued nondisclosure.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A temporary denial shall be in writing.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Circuit Court Review.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Within 10 working days after the denial, the Secretary shall apply to the appropriate circuit court for an order permitting continued denial or restriction of access.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Notice of the Secretary’s complaint shall be served on the applicant in the manner provided for service of process by the Maryland Rules.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>